Espouse

/ɪˈspaʊz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To adopt or support a cause, policy, or way of life.

Many environmentalists espouse the need for sustainable living practices.

To marry or become the spouse of someone.

He decided to espouse her after many years of dating.

To take up or embrace a belief or system.

The organization espouses the principles of equality and justice.

From Middle English espousen, from Old French espouser, from Latin sponsare 'to betroth'.

espouse a cause

To adopt or support a particular cause or belief.

espouse an idea

To publicly support or promote a particular idea.

support

To bear or hold up; to sustain.

embrace

To accept something willingly or enthusiastically.

advocate

A person who publicly supports a particular cause.

To get on board with something

He really espouses that new tech trend.

To hype up or promote

She espoused the latest fashion throughout the party.