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Definitions for Espoused
[1] to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause.
[2] to marry.
[3] to give (a woman) in marriage.
[4] to adopt or give support to (a cause, ideal, etc) to espouse socialism
[5] archaic (esp of a man) to take as spouse; marry
Words related to Espoused
espouseadopt, uphold, defend, advocate, maintain, embrace, approve, back, accept, champion, catch, betroth, unite, wed
Words nearby Espoused
espouseespn, espoo, esports, esposito, espousal, espouse, espressivo, espresso, esprit, esprit de corps, esprit de l'escalier
Origin of Espoused
1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French espouser < Latin spōnsāre to betroth, espouse
Other words from Espoused
es·pous·er , noun
un·es·poused , adjective
Word origin for Espoused
C15: from Old French espouser, from Latin spōnsāre to affiance, espouse
Synonyms for Espoused
adopt, advocate, defend, embrace, maintain, uphold, accept, approve, back, champion, get into, go in for, stand behind, take on, take up