es·pous·al
es·pous·al/iˈspouzəl,eˈspouzəl/
noun
- an act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life."his espousal of Western ideas"synonyms: adoption, embracing, taking up, taking to, taking to one's heart, acceptance, welcome, support, backing, championship, help, assistance, aid, siding with, favoring, preferring, abetting, aiding and abetting, encouragement, defense, sponsorship, vouching for, promotion, furtherance, endorsement, advocacy, sanctioning, approval
- a marriage or engagement.
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The meaning of ESPOUSAL is betrothal.
May 29, 2024 · the act of becoming involved with or supporting an activity or opinion: espousal of Espousal of such liberal ideas won't make her very popular ...
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noun · adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle. · Sometimes espousals. a marriage ceremony. an engagement or betrothal celebration.
/ɪˈspaʊzəl/ · noun. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception. synonyms: acceptance, acceptation, adoption. see moresee less. types: · noun. the ...
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1. [often pl.] a. a betrothal or betrothal ceremony. b.
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espousals. noun · Definition of espousals. plural of espousal. 1. as in marriages. a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony the expected espousal ...
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Espousal Definition ... A betrothal or betrothal ceremony. ... A marriage or wedding. ... An espousing (of some cause, idea, etc.); advocacy. ... Synonyms:.
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espousal, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.
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1. A promise to marry or an engagement. 2. To adopt a principle or a cause.
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noun. /ɪˈspaʊzl/ /ɪˈspaʊzl/ [uncountable, singular] (formal) espousal of something the act of giving your support to a belief, policy, etc.
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