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espousal

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \is-ˈpau̇-zəl also -səl\
    • /esˈpaʊz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \is-ˈpau̇-zəl also -səl\

Definitions of espousal word

  • noun espousal An act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life. 1
  • noun espousal act of accepting or embracing 1
  • singular noun espousal A government's or person's espousal of a particular policy, cause, or belief is their strong support of it. 0
  • noun espousal adoption or support 0
  • noun espousal a marriage or betrothal ceremony 0
  • noun espousal a betrothal or betrothal ceremony 0
See all 11 definitions of espousal

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Parts of speech for Espousal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Espousal

espousal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for espousal

noun espousal

  • adoption — the act of adopting: the adoption of a new amendment.
  • backing — If someone has the backing of an organization or an important person, they receive support or money from that organization or person in order to do something.
  • championship — A championship is a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport.
  • promotion — advancement in rank or position.
  • advocacy — Someone's advocacy of a particular action or plan is their act of recommending it publicly.

adjective espousal

  • nubile — (of a young woman) suitable for marriage, especially in regard to age or physical development; marriageable.
  • epithalamic — Belonging to, or designed for, an epithalamium.
  • hymeneal — of or relating to marriage.
All 20 Synonyms of espousal

Antonyms for espousal

noun espousal

  • opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
  • divorce — a divorced man.
All 2 Antonyms of espousal

Top questions with espousal

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