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    es·pous·al
    /iˈspouzəl/

    noun

    • 1. an act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life: "his espousal of Western ideas"
    • 2. a marriage or engagement. archaic

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › espousalEspousal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : a taking up or adopting of a cause or belief. Synonyms. bridal. marriage. nuptial (s) wedding. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of espousal in a Sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishESPOUSAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the act of becoming involved with or supporting an activity or opinion: espousal of Espousal of such liberal ideas won't make her very popular around here. She is known for her espousal of environmental causes. See. espouse. Fewer examples. He has never been noted for his espousal of new writing.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › espousalESPOUSAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Espousal definition: adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle.. See examples of ESPOUSAL used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › espousalEspousal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you speak up in favor of something or support a cause, that's espousal. Your espousal of energy conservation can be seen in your electric car and the solar panels on your house.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishespousal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ɪˈspaʊzl/ [uncountable, singular] (formal) espousal of something the act of giving your support to a belief, policy, etc. his recent espousal of populism. Want to learn more?

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › espousalEspousal - definition of espousal by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle. 2. Sometimes, espousals. a. a marriage ceremony. b. an engagement or betrothal celebration. [1275–1325; < Old French espousailles < Latin spōnsālia, neuter pl. of spōnsālis < spōns (us) spouse]

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishESPOUSAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A government's or person's espousal of a particular policy, cause, or belief is their strong support of it. [ formal ] ...the leadership's espousal of the popular causes of reform and nationalism.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › espousalEspousal Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    An espousing (of some cause, idea, etc.); advocacy. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: bridal. betrothal. acceptation. acceptance. adoption. troth. engagement. matrimony. wedding. promotion. advocacy. embracement. nuptial. marriage. spousal. Other Word Forms of Espousal.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › espousalespousal - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jan 16, 2023 · Noun. [ edit] espousal ( countable and uncountable, plural espousals) A betrothal . A wedding ceremony. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea. Related terms. [ edit] espouse. spouse. sponsor. Translations. [ edit] betrothal — see betrothal. ± wedding ceremony. ± adoption of a plan. Further reading. [ edit]

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryESPOUSAL OF SOMETHING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    ESPOUSAL OF SOMETHING meaning: 1. the act of becoming involved with or supporting an activity or opinion: 2. the act of becoming…. Learn more.