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Word: Espouse
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘take as a spouse’): from Old French espouser, from Latin sponsare, from sponsus ‘betrothed’, past participle of spondere
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈspaʊz
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛˈspaʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)
Short Definition:adopt or support
Examples:- she espoused the causes of justice and freedom for all
Definition:
marry
Short Definition:marry
Examples:- Edward had espoused the lady Grey
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