Espouse

Pronunciation: /ɪˈspaʊz/

Definitions of espouse

verb to express support for or advocate a belief or cause

Example Sentences

A1 I espouse the idea of eating healthy food.

A2 She espouses the belief in equality for all.

B1 The organization espouses a philosophy of environmental sustainability.

B2 The politician espouses a policy of economic reform.

C1 The professor espouses the theory of quantum mechanics.

C2 The artist espouses a unique style of abstract expressionism.

Examples of espouse in a Sentence

formal Many academics espouse the benefits of interdisciplinary research.

informal My uncle loves to espouse his political views at family gatherings.

slang I don't know why she keeps espousing that outdated fashion trend.

figurative The author's novels often espouse themes of love and forgiveness.

Grammatical Forms of espouse

• past tense: espoused
• plural: espouses
• comparative: more espoused
• superlative: most espoused
• present tense: espouse
• future tense: will espouse
• perfect tense: have espoused
• continuous tense: is espousing
• singular: espouses
• positive degree: espouse
• infinitive: to espouse
• gerund: espousing
• participle: espousing

Origin and Evolution of espouse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'espouse' originated from the Latin word 'sponsare', which means to betroth or promise in marriage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'espouse' expanded to include not just marriage but also the act of adopting or supporting a belief, cause, or way of life.