Meaning & use
espouse
To adopt or publicly support a belief, cause, or way of life.
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The senator has long espoused stricter regulations on campaign financing.
Her parents espoused a simple, frugal lifestyle throughout their marriage.
A note on using this word
Espouse is somewhat formal and works best with abstract nouns like beliefs, causes, or values rather than physical objects.
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