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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-spouz, ih-spous
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspaʊz, ɪˈspaʊs

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Définition of espouser

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "to take as spouse, marry," from Old French espouser "marry, take in marriage, join in marriage" (11c., Modern French épouser), from Latin sponsare, past participle of spondere (see espousal).
  • Extended sense of "adopt, embrace" a cause, party, etc., is from 1620s. Related: Espoused; espouses; espousing. For initial e-, see especial.
  • As in support/supporter : noun person who helps another
Example sentences :
  • You ought to be an espouser either for or against such a cause, or you ought to know at least, whether you consider it a cause.
  • Extract from : « Selina » by George Madden Martin

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