espouse

verb
UK: /ɪˈspaʊz/
US: /ɪˈspaʊz/

  1. To adopt or support an idea or cause.

    1. They espouse green policies to help the environment.
    2. Many politicians espouse particular ideologies, such as liberalism or conservatism because they truly believe in them.

  2. To marry.

    1. He will espouse her next spring.
    2. In old novels, a wealthy man might espouse a young lady to secure his lineage and fortune.

Synonyms

adopt embrace support wed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "espouse" in English means: To adopt or support an idea or cause., To marry..

The phonetic transcription of "espouse" is /ɪˈspaʊz/ in British English and /ɪˈspaʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "espouse": adopt, embrace, support, wed.

Example usage of "espouse": "They espouse green policies to help the environment.". More examples on the page.