English dictionary

espouse

/E/'sp/AU/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

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

verb.possession

Examples
The candidate espouses Republican ideals.

Synonyms adopt follow

Source: WordNet 3.0
take in marriage

verb.social

Synonyms conjoin get hitched with get married hook up with marry wed

Source: WordNet 3.0
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

verb.cognition

Synonyms adopt embrace sweep up

Source: WordNet 3.0
To betroth; to promise in marriage; to give as spouse.

verb

Source: webster1913