English dictionary
espouse
verbPronunciation
ɪˈspaʊz
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
verb
- choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
verb
- take in marriage; married
Example sentences
She embraced Catholicism
They adopted the Jewish faith
She followed the feminist movement
The candidate espouses Republican ideals