Espouse (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take in marriage.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
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.
Examples
- The celebrities used their platform to espouse social justice and advocate for environmental protection.
- She espoused the idea of work-life balance and encouraged others to prioritize their mental health.
- Through his books and lectures, the renowned economist began to espouse a radical new approach to macroeconomics.
- The charity chose to espouse sustainable development as the core principle guiding their actions.
- The tech mogul, having invested in the electric car industry, publicly espoused the benefits of renewable energy.
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Meaning 3
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.
Examples
- He has been known to espouse the theory that all living beings are interconnected.
- As an environmental activist, she continues to espouse the use of solar energy over fossil fuels.
- Their company will espouse the industry-standard practices for all future projects.
- In this election, the candidate has begun to espouse more conservative views on taxation.
- Various firms espouse the agile approach as it adapts well to fast-paced technological advancements.