espoused

American  

[ih-spouzd, -spousd] / ɪˈspaʊzd, -ˈspaʊsd /

adjective

1. embraced or adopted, as an idea, principle, or cause.

   There was an immediate negative reaction to his clearly espoused beliefs on the subject.

2. Archaic. married.

   Once while I was in medical school, my recently espoused wife was persuaded to come and see me do a post-mortem.

3. Archaic. engaged or betrothed.

   Espoused couples desiring to be married by the Ministerial Staff are required to complete the six-week preparation course.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of espouse.

Other Word Forms

• unespoused adjective

Etymology

Origin of espoused

espouse ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Despite their past wariness of crypto, banks have long espoused the potential of the blockchain technology that underpins digital currencies to streamline their businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the past, Musk has espoused paying penalties rather than waiting for approvals as a way of doing business.

From Salon

Although his time as first minister was short, one of the stand-out causes he espoused was that of the Palestinian people.

From BBC

Mr Freeman had long espoused "sovereign citizen" views and had a well-documented hatred of authority.

From BBC

They felt it epitomised the philosophy they have espoused for their intra-team competition between the drivers.

From BBC

Related Words

• marital