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ESPOUSES Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word espouses. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word espouses. (close relations)
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advocates
nounn
noun

• a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

verb

• push for something

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

backs
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• related to or located at the back

noun

• the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

• the side that goes last or is not normally seen

• the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer

• (football) a person who plays in the backfield

• the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• the part of a garment that covers the back of your body

• a support that you can lean against while sitting

• (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage

adverb

• in or to or toward a former location

• at or to or toward the back or rear

• in or to or toward an original condition

• in or to or toward a past time

• in reply

• in repayment or retaliation

adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

• of an earlier date

verb

• be behind; approve of

• travel backward

• give support or one's approval to

• cause to travel backward

• support financial backing for

• be in back of

• place a bet on

• shift to a counterclockwise direction

• establish as valid or genuine

• strengthen by providing with a back or backing

champions
nounn
noun

• someone who has won first place in a competition

• someone who fights for a cause

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• holding first place in a contest

verb

• protect or fight for as a champion

defends
verbv
verb

• argue or speak in defense of

• be on the defensive; act against an attack

• protect against a challenge or attack

• fight against or resist strongly

• protect or fight for as a champion

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• state or assert

embraces
verbv
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• the state of taking in or encircling

• a close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

encourages
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

endorses
verbv
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

promotes
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

• change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent

supports
verbv
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

upholds
verbv
verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

• support against an opponent

adopt
verbv
verb

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

• take up and practice as one's own

• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• take into one's family

• put into dramatic form

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

conjoin
verbv
verb

• make contact or come together

• take in marriage; married

embrace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• the state of taking in or encircling

• a close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

follow
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to travel behind, go after, come after

• be later in time

• come as a logical consequence; follow logically

• travel along a certain course

• act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

• come after in time, as a result

• behave in accordance or in agreement with

• be next

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

• to bring something about at a later time than

• imitate in behavior; take as a model

• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• be the successor (of)

• perform an accompaniment to

• keep informed

• to be the product or result

• accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of

• adhere to or practice

• work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function

• keep under surveillance

• follow in or as if in pursuit

• grasp the meaning

• keep to

• to subscribe to someone's updates on social media

• to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media

marry
verbv
verb

• take in marriage; married

• perform a marriage ceremony

wed
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the fourth day of the week; the third working day

adjective satellite

• having been taken in marriage

verb

• take in marriage; married

• perform a marriage ceremony

get hitched with
verbv
verb

• take in marriage; married

get married
verbv
verb

• take in marriage; married

hook up with
verbv
verb

• take in marriage; married

sweep up
verbv
verb

• force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

Best Hypernyms For ESPOUSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for espouses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
accept choose select take unify unite
Phrases (1)
pick out

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