April 2, 2026
espouse
/ɪˈspaʊz/verb
To support a belief, cause, or way of life and speak publicly in favor of it.
Example sentences
- “The senator espouses lower taxes for small businesses.”
- “She espoused vegetarianism long before it became popular.”
- “The group espouses peaceful protest over violence.”
A formal word used with ideas rather than people: you espouse a view, a theory, or values. Common in news and academic writing.