espouse
verb (used with object)
to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause.
espousing
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present participleof espouse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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At some point, their mother began policing their discussions, particularly as he started espousing more progressive beliefs, her brother recalled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
They’re doing things that would’ve given Don Draper heart palpitations—laundry, bath time, their daughters’ hair—while espousing fairly traditional views on religion, discipline and masculinity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
And repetition – espousing the same ideas again and again – was an effective tactic.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
Perhaps the most committed advocate is Dutchman Wim Hof, who has made a career of espousing its purported health benefits.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
Forty years later he’d still be espousing ideas put forth by Armstrong and the Plain Truth.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
