Espoused: meaning, definitions and examples
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espoused
[ ษชหspaสzd ]
support or adopt
To espouse means to adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life. It can also indicate marrying or being in favor of something.
Synonyms
adopt, embrace, promote, support
Examples of usage
- She espoused the values of environmental conservation.
- He espoused a philosophy of non-violence.
- They espoused a new way of thinking about education.
marriage
Espoused can also mean to be wed or married to someone. In this context, it typically refers to a spouse.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They were espoused in a beautiful ceremony.
- He espoused his childhood sweetheart.
- Many times, couples espouse each other in the presence of friends and family.
Translations
Translations of the word "espoused" in other languages:
๐ต๐น professo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฒเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช verlobt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dijelaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะนะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ popierany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpousรฉ
๐ช๐ธ esposado
๐น๐ท eลleลtirilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ podporovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ podporovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ podprto
๐ฎ๐ธ stutt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปะดะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแ แแแญแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dstษklษnษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ apoyado
Etymology
The word 'espouse' comes from the Middle English 'spousen', which is derived from the Old French 'esposer', meaning 'to put in a position of marriage'. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin 'sponsare', which means 'to pledge' or 'to betroth'. Over time, the meaning expanded from the specific context of marriage to include the adoption of ideas and beliefs. The use of 'espouse' in English can be dated back to the 14th century, indicating both the traditional marital commitment as well as the ideological commitments individuals make towards various causes or beliefs. Thus, 'espousing' something signifies a deep commitment, akin to the commitment found in marriage.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,114, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15116 forenoon
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