transitive verb espoused -·poused′, espousing -·pous′·ing
- to take as a spouse, esp. as a wife; marry
- to give in marriage
- to take up, support, or advocate (some cause, idea, etc.)
Etymology:
ME espousen < OFr espouser < LL sponsare < L sponsus: see spouse
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