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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Apr 1, 2024 · The meaning of ESPOUSAL is betrothal.
noun · adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle. · Sometimes espousals. a marriage ceremony. an engagement or betrothal celebration.
3 days ago · 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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/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 has two meanings; the first refers to a couple being engaged. Espousal also means to support or believe in a position, policy, theory, or set of ...
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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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the act of expressing support for a cause or belief : the act of espousing something — + of. His espousal of socialism has been a surprise to many former ...
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Noun. espousal (countable and uncountable, plural espousals) A betrothal. A wedding ceremony.