1. Verb
To betroth; to promise in marriage; to give as spouse.
2. Verb
To take as spouse; to take to wife; to marry.
3. Verb
To take to one's self with a view to maintain; to make one's own; to take up the cause of; to adopt; to embrace.
4. Verb
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals"
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