Definition of espouse

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  • espouse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • espouse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • espouse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of espouse

  • choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans (verb)

    Examples

    1. The candidate espouses Republican ideals

    Synonyms

    1. adopt
    2. follow
  • take in marriage (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. conjoin
    2. get hitched with
    3. get married
    4. hook up with
    5. marry
    6. wed
  • take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. adopt
    2. embrace
    3. sweep up

See definition of espouse in Merriam Webster