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Definition of espouse

espouse

/ɪˈspaʊz/
es · pouse
Adjective:espousable
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Past Simple:espoused
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Past Participle:espoused
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Present Participle:espousing
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espouse Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To adopt, embrace, or actively support (a cause, belief, policy, or way of life).

Example

"Throughout her academic career, she continued to espouse the principles of environmental conservation."

2

To marry or give in marriage (now archaic or literary).

Example

"According to the historical chronicle, the king sought to espouse his daughter to a neighboring prince to secure peace."

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• Rhymes for espouse

• Nearby Words

esplanade
esport
esports
espouse
espresso
esprit
esquire

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French espouser, from Latin spondere ('to pledge solemnly, betroth'), which also gave rise to the English word 'spouse'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Espouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/espouse
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