espousing

Variant of espouse

espouse definition

es·pouse (e spo̵uz′, i-)

transitive verb espoused -·poused′, espousing -·pous′·ing

  1. to take as a spouse, esp. as a wife; marry
  2. to give in marriage
  3. 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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