Espouse (Verb)

Meaning¹

Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Meaning²

Take in marriage.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

Hook Up With
Conjoin
Get Married
Get Hitched With
Marry
Wed

Hypernyms

Unite
Unify

Hyponyms

Mismarry
Intermarry
Inmarry
Remarry
Wive

Meaning³

Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

Sweep Up
Adopt
Embrace

Hyponyms

Fasten On
Seize On
Hook On
Latch On

Espouse (Verb)

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