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- Dictionaryespouse/ɪˈspaʊz/
verb
- 1. adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life): "she espoused the causes of justice and freedom for all"
- 2. marry: archaic "Edward had espoused the lady Grey"
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The meaning of ESPOUSE is marry. How to use espouse in a sentence. Commit to Learning the History of Espouse Synonym Discussion of Espouse.
ESPOUSE definition: 1. to become involved with or support an activity or opinion: 2. to become involved with or…. Learn more.
ESPOUSE meaning: 1. to become involved with or support an activity or opinion: 2. to become involved with or…. Learn more.
Espouse definition: to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause.. See examples of ESPOUSE used in a sentence.
If you espouse a particular policy, cause, or belief, you become very interested in it and give your support to it. [ formal ] She ran away with him to Mexico and espoused the revolutionary cause.
Use the verb espouse to describe the actions of someone who lives according to specific beliefs, such as your friends who espouse environmentalism and as a result walk whenever possible instead of taking the car.
1. to adopt or embrace, as a cause. 2. to marry. 3. to give (a woman) in marriage. [1425–75; < Middle French espouser < Latin spōnsāre to betroth] es•pous′er, n.
espouse something to give your support to a belief, policy, etc. They espoused the notion of equal opportunity for all in education.
Espouse Definition. ĭ-spouz. espoused, espouses, espousing. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. espoused, espouses, espousing. To adhere to or advocate. Espoused a contrarian viewpoint. American Heritage. To take as a spouse, esp. as a wife; marry. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
ESPOUSE definition: to support a belief or way of life. Learn more.
