espouse

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Sache, Überzeugung oder Lebensweise anzunehmen, zu unterstützen oder sich für sie einzusetzen; auch: eine Person heiraten (veraltet).

A verb used to indicate the act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life.

1. Adopt or support a causeC1formal

   To adopt or support a particular belief, theory, or cause.

   Unterstützen

   • The politician espoused the cause of environmental protection.
   • She espoused a new theory about economic growth.
   • Many activists espouse the idea of universal healthcare.

   Synonymeadoptadvocatebackchampiondefendembraceendorsepromotesupportuphold

   Antonymeabandonforsakeopposerejectrenounce

2. Marry (archaic)C2formalbritish

   To marry someone; to take as a spouse.

   Heiraten (veraltet)

   • He espoused his beloved in a grand ceremony.
   • The prince espoused a commoner, much to the court's surprise.
   • They espoused each other in a small chapel.

   Synonymemarrywedwive