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espouse Synonyms

Another word for espouse

Choosing another word for espouse depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
embrace
adopt
Strong
champion
endorse
advocate
support
uphold
take up

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
marry
wed
Strong
betroth

Opposites of espouse

The opposite of espouse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

divorce
reject
renounce
repudiate
disavow
forsake
abandon
oppose
See all opposites of espouse

• Nearby Words

esplanade
esport
esports
espouse
esprit
esquire
essay

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Espouse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/espouse
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