Espoused
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Espoused is an adjective meaning Having been espoused or claimed; held (as a belief or position).
Meaning
Having been espoused or claimed; held (as a belief or position).
More Meanings
- Married, engaged, or in a committed monogamous relationship.
- simple past and past participle of espouse
Example Sentences
Contrary to most espoused wisdom, most distance hikers travel alone.
Eliezer immediately brought jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and raiment, and offered them to her as the espoused wife of Isaac.
Yet, all these potential criticisms run counter to the very espoused (if albeit non-universal) types of claims that critical researchers tend to make.
At this early stage, the benefits of Africa's integration have become very espoused by some proactive afrocrats and leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Tafawa Balewa, among others.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adopted, advocated, backed, championed, defended, embodied.
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