espouse (Meaning)

Wordnet

espouse (v)

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

take in marriage

take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

Webster

espouse (v. t.)

To betroth; to promise in marriage; to give as spouse.

To take as spouse; to take to wife; to marry.

To take to one's self with a view to maintain; to make one's own; to take up the cause of; to adopt; to embrace.

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espouse Sentence Examples

  1. The organization espouses a philosophy of transparency and accountability.
  2. She espouses the belief that everyone should have access to quality education.
  3. The politician was criticized for espousing views that were seen as extreme.
  4. The company espouses a commitment to environmental sustainability.
  5. The advocacy group espouses the rights of marginalized communities.
  6. The scientist espouses a theory that challenges conventional wisdom.
  7. She espouses the importance of personal responsibility and hard work.
  8. The candidate espoused a platform of economic growth and social justice.
  9. The religious leader espouses a message of love and compassion.
  10. The professor espouses theories of quantum mechanics and their implications for our understanding of reality.

FAQs About the word espouse

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans, take in marriage, take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it

marry, wed,match, engage, affiance, promise, pledge, betroth,commit

separate (from), divorce,separate (from), divorce,,

The organization espouses a philosophy of transparency and accountability.

She espouses the belief that everyone should have access to quality education.

The politician was criticized for espousing views that were seen as extreme.

The company espouses a commitment to environmental sustainability.