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- \is-ˈpau̇z also -ˈpau̇s\
- /esˈpaʊz/
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- \is-ˈpau̇z also -ˈpau̇s\
Definitions of espouse word
- noun espouse Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life). 1
- transitive verb espouse cause, opinion: embrace 1
- transitive verb espouse person: marry 1
- verb espouse If you espouse a particular policy, cause, or belief, you become very interested in it and give your support to it. 0
- verb espouse to adopt or give support to (a cause, ideal, etc) 0
- verb espouse (esp of a man) to take as spouse; marry 0
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Parts of speech for Espouse
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espouse 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for espouse
verb espouse
- adopt — If you adopt a new attitude, plan, or way of behaving, you begin to have it.
- back — If you move back, you move in the opposite direction to the one in which you are facing or in which you were moving before.
- advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
- promote — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
Antonyms for espouse
verb espouse
- oppose — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
- desert — A desert is a large area of land, usually in a hot region, where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
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