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ESPOUSAL Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word espousal. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word espousal. (close relations)
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espouser

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acceptance
nounn
noun

• the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

• the state of being acceptable and accepted

• (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

• a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

• a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

• the act of taking something that is offered

acceptation
nounn
noun

• acceptance as true or valid

• the accepted meaning of a word

• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

adoption
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

• a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)

• the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

betrothal
nounn
noun

• a mutual promise to marry

• the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

bridal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to a wedding

• of or pertaining to a bride

noun

• archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast

Best Hypernyms For ESPOUSAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for espousal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
approval approving blessing marriage rite ritual wedding
Phrases (1)
marriage ceremony

Alternatives for ACCEPTANCE

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