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Learn the meaning of espouse with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
espouse
(verb)
espouse
(verb)
Meaning
to support a cause or belief
Example
"She decided to espouse environmental conservation as her life's mission."
Synonyms
supportadvocateembrace
Antonyms
rejectopposeabandon
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'sponsare', meaning to betroth or promise.
Related word forms
verb: espoused
noun: espousal
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