espouse

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия принятия или поддержки какого-либо дела, убеждения или образа жизни.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de adoptar o apoyar una causa, creencia o estilo de vida, así como tomar o asumir algo como propio, como una idea o un papel.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'adopter ou de soutenir une cause, une croyance ou un mode de vie.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Sache, Überzeugung oder Lebensweise anzunehmen, zu unterstützen oder sich für sie einzusetzen; auch: eine Person heiraten (veraltet).ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de adotar, apoiar ou defender uma causa, crença, ideia ou modo de vida.zh动词，表示采纳或支持某种事业、信念或生活方式。arفعل يدل على تبنّي قضية أو معتقد أو نمط حياة والدفاع عنه ودعمه. ويُستعمل أيضاً بمعنى الأخذ بمذهب أو رأي والتزامه.

1. Adopt or support a cause C1 formal

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

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

   ruПоддерживатьesAdoptar o apoyar una causafrAdopter ou soutenir une causedeUnterstützenptAdotar ou apoiar uma causazh支持arتبنّي ودعم

   Synonyms: adoptadvocatebackchampiondefendembraceendorsepromotesupportuphold

   Antonyms: abandonforsakeopposerejectrenounce

2. Marry (archaic) C2 formal british

   To marry someone; to take as a spouse.

   • 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.

   ruЖениться/Выйти замуж (устар.)esDesposar (anticuado)frépouser (sens archaïque)deHeiraten (veraltet)ptCasar (arcaico)zh结婚；娶/嫁（古语）arالزواج (قديم)

   Synonyms: marrywedwive

• espoused past participle
• espoused past simple
• espousing present participle
• espouses third person singular