espouse

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия принятия или поддержки какого-либо дела, убеждения или образа жизни.

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.

   Поддерживать

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

   Synonymsadoptadvocatebackchampiondefendembraceendorsepromotesupportuphold

   Antonymsabandonforsakeopposerejectrenounce

2. Marry (archaic)C2formalbritish

   To marry someone; to take as a spouse.

   Жениться/Выйти замуж (устар.)

   • 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.

   Synonymsmarrywedwive