espouse
to adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life
Word origin: From Latin sponsare, to betroth.
Using “espouse” well
Espouse means to take up and actively support a cause or belief. It implies public allegiance, not passing agreement, and derives from the language of betrothal.
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