How Do You Spell ESPOUSE?

Pronunciation: [ɛspˈa͡ʊs] (IPA)

The word "espouse" is spelled as /ɪˈspaʊz/ in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The first syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound, followed by the stressed "ow" diphthong, and ending with the unvoiced "z" sound. It means to adopt, support, or advocate a particular belief, cause, or idea. This word's spelling comes from the Middle English word "espousen," meaning to betroth, which is derived from the Old French word "espouser," which has the same meaning. The spelling and pronunciation of this word have remained relatively unchanged for centuries.

ESPOUSE Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "espouse" primarily refers to the act of adopting or supporting a particular belief, idea, cause, or course of action. When someone espouses a belief or idea, they publicly express their support for it or take it as their own. Furthermore, to espouse can also mean to endorse, advocate, or champion a cause by openly proclaiming one's approval and commitment to it. In essence, "espouse" entails actively standing up for and promoting a specific position or principle.

   This term is frequently used to describe individuals who wholeheartedly and sincerely embrace a certain ideology, philosophy, or set of values. It suggests a genuine dedication and active involvement in the advancement or defense of a particular standpoint. Additionally, "espouse" can also be employed in the context of marriage, indicating one's decision to enter into a committed and loving union with someone.

   The act of espousing often involves verbal or written declarations, such as speeches, statements, articles, or manifestos, in which the individual openly states their support or commitment to a specific cause. In some cases, espousing may also encompass taking concrete actions or engaging in activities that promote the cause or belief one endorses. Overall, "espouse" encompasses both the verbal expression and demonstrative support of an idea, cause, or belief, embodying the notion of embracing and championing it enthusiastically and sincerely.

2. To promise or engage in marriage by a written contract; to betroth; to marry; to embrace or adopt, as a cause or opinion.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ESPOUSE

• supouse
• sppouse
• spous
• spuse
• empose
• espoisde
• esponse
• spouce
• expourse
• esposes
• espense
• sapouse
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• expouser
• spose
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• aspoused
• aspouses
• esposed
• spoiuse
• spouser
• sopouse
• esose
• exspouse
• espose
• espous
• espuose
• peshouse
• escoute
• epuse
• escoude
• eporse
• espou
• espusd
• Despauser
• eplouse
• Estoupe
• espouls
• Espooser
• exspouce
• Esosse
• oseouse
• eucouse
• expouze
• Reppouse

Etymology of ESPOUSE

The word "espouse" originated from the Old French word "espouser", which ultimately derived from the Latin word "spondēre", meaning "to promise" or "to betroth". In Latin, "spondēre" developed from the Proto-Indo-European root "*spend-", which meant "to make an offering" or "to perform a ritual". Over time, "espouser" in Old French came to mean "to marry" or "to pledge oneself to", and eventually evolved into the modern English word "espouse".

Similar spelling words for ESPOUSE

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• ausubos,
• will-of-the-wisps,
• ESPS2,
• Wasps',
• USPIOS,
• osibisa,
• Eusebius,
• auspice.

Conjugate verb Espouse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have espoused

you would have espoused

he/she/it would have espoused

we would have espoused

they would have espoused

I would have espouse

you would have espouse

he/she/it would have espouse

we would have espouse

they would have espouse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been espousing

you would have been espousing

he/she/it would have been espousing

we would have been espousing

they would have been espousing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would espouse

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we would espouse

they would espouse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be espousing

you would be espousing

he/she/it would be espousing

we would be espousing

they would be espousing

FUTURE

I will espouse

you will espouse

he/she/it will espouse

we will espouse

they will espouse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be espousing

you will be espousing

he/she/it will be espousing

we will be espousing

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have espoused

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we will have espoused

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been espousing

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we will have been espousing

they will have been espousing

IMPERATIVE

you espouse

we let´s espouse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to espouse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was espousing

you were espousing

he/she/it was espousing

we were espousing

they were espousing

PAST PARTICIPLE

espoused

PAST PERFECT

I had espoused

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he/she/it had espoused

we had espoused

they had espoused

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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he/she/it had been espousing

we had been espousing

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PRESENT

I espouse

you espouse

he/she/it espouses

we espouse

they espouse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am espousing

you are espousing

he/she/it is espousing

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

espousing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have espoused

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it espouse

SIMPLE PAST

I espoused

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