Espoused

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of espouse form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1
Having been espoused or claimed; held (as a belief or position).
"Contrary to most espoused wisdom, most distance hikers travel alone."
2
Married, engaged, or in a committed monogamous relationship.
"Eliezer immediately brought jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and raiment, and offered them to her as the espoused wife of Isaac."

Synonyms

accepted adopted approved chosen elect elected

Example

"Kazi Nazrul Islam was a revolutionary poet who espoused political rebellion against colonialism and fascism."

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