espouse — to adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈspaʊz/
Korean meaning: 신념이나 주의를 지지하다, 받아들이다
Korean pronunciation: 이**스**파우즈
Example Sentences
- The politician decided to espouse veganism after watching a documentary about cows complaining about their job conditions.
- Many celebrities espouse charity work, though some do it just for the photo opportunities.
- She espoused the idea of working from bed so passionately that her boss had to remind her that pajamas weren't appropriate meeting attire.
espouse
VERB//ɪˈspaʊz//
to adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)
An activist espouses environmental protection to the engaged community audience
The brave mouse will espouse justice before the grand house!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'espouser,' derived from Latin 'sponsare' meaning 'to betroth or pledge,' which comes from 'spondere' meaning 'to promise or vow.' The word entered English in the 13th century with the meaning of marrying or betrothing, and later extended to mean adopting or supporting a cause.
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📝Examples
“The politician decided to espouse veganism after watching a documentary about cows complaining about their job conditions.”
“Many celebrities espouse charity work, though some do it just for the photo opportunities.”
“She espoused the idea of working from bed so passionately that her boss had to remind her that pajamas weren't appropriate meeting attire.”
“The university professor espoused progressive educational methods in his teaching.”
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