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es·pouse

 transitive verb \is-ˈpau̇z also -ˈpau̇s\

es·pousedes·pous·ing

Definition of ESPOUSE

1

: marry

2

: to take up and support as a cause : become attached to

— es·pous·er noun

Examples of ESPOUSE

1. The new theory has been espoused by many leading physicists.
2. Those espousing unpopular views were often excluded.

Origin of ESPOUSE

Middle English, from Anglo-French espuser, from Late Latinsponsare to betroth, from Latin sponsus betrothed — more at spouse

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to ESPOUSE

Synonyms

marry, match, wed

Antonyms

divorce

Related Words

commit, engage; affiance, betroth, pledge, promise

Near Antonyms

separate (from)

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See Synonym Discussion at adopt

Rhymes with ESPOUSE

alehouse, almshouse, baghouse, bathhouse, Bauhaus, big house, birdhouse, black grouse, blockhouse, boathouse,book louse, bughouse, bunkho...

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