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1. espouse

verb. ['ɪˈspaʊz, ɪˈspaʊs'] choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans.

Etymology

  • espouse (English)
  • espousen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • espouser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. espouse

verb. ['ɪˈspaʊz, ɪˈspaʊs'] take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.

Etymology

  • espouse (English)
  • espousen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • espouser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. espouse

verb. ['ɪˈspaʊz, ɪˈspaʊs'] take in marriage.

Etymology

  • espouse (English)
  • espousen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • espouser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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