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espouse [ɪˈspaʊz] vb (tr)
1. to adopt or give support to (a cause, ideal, etc.) to espouse socialism 2. Archaic (esp of a man) to take as spouse; marry [from Old French espouser, from Latin spōnsāre to affiance, espouse] espouser n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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He well knew that fortune is generally the principal, if not the sole, consideration, which operates on the best of parents in these matters: for friendship makes us warmly espouse the interest of others; but it is very cold to the gratification of their passions. In proportion as either prevails, it will be conveyed into the national representation; and for the very reason, that this will be an emanation from a greater variety of interests, and in much more various proportions, than are to be found in any single State, it will be much less apt to espouse either of them with a decided partiality, than the representation of any single State. Effingham had, from the commencement of the disputes between the colonists and the crown, warmly maintained what he believed to be the just prerogatives of his prince; while, on the other hand, the clear head and independent mind of Temple had induced him to espouse the cause of the people. |
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