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ESPOUSE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Espouse.

Espouse - as a verb

Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

Example: "She followed the feminist movement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adopt8follow12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take in marriage; married

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjoin16get hitched withget marriedhook up withmarry10wed7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unify11unite5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

Example: "She embraced catholicism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adopt8embrace13sweep up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She espoused a more contemporary style of art."
"He espoused the cause of animal rights."
"They espouse a minimalist lifestyle."
"The politician espouses a policy of higher taxes for the wealthy."
"Many people espouse the belief that education is a fundamental right."
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Word Game Points

Is ESPOUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, espouse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ESPOUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ESPOUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, espouse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ESPOUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ESPOUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, espouse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ESPOUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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