Espouser — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /i-ˈspau̇z/ es·pouse

Meaning & Definition of Espouser

Espouser (verb)

  1. marry
  2. to take up and support as a cause, become attached to

Espouser (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who actively supports or favors a cause

    "became an espouser of environmental causes only after she decided to run for office"

    similar: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
    related: loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
    opposite: adversary, antagonist, opponent
    near: enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Related Entry: Espouse (verb)

Espouse is a different word from Espouser. The synonyms below are for espouse, not for espouser.

  1. to give in marriage

    "a couple eager to espouse their eldest daughter"

    similar: marry, match, wed
    related: commit, engage, affiance, betroth, pledge, promise

  2. to take as a spouse

    "heeded his father's advice to espouse someone with whom he had common interests"

    similar: marry, wed
    related: affiance, betroth, commit, engage, pledge, promise, propose, remarry
    opposite: divorce
    near: separate (from)

  3. to take for one's own use (something originated by another)

    "after working among them for two years in the Peace Corps, she felt compelled to espouse the peasants' cause for social justice"

    similar: adopt, borrow, embrace, take on, take up, pick up on
    related: domesticate, naturalize, appropriate, arrogate, take over, usurp, absorb, assimilate, incorporate, quote, cherish, prize, treasure, cultivate, follow, heed, honor, use, utilize, bring up, foster, nurture, raise, rear, affect, assume, copy, imitate, pretend, put on, simulate
    near: abandon, forsake, give up, relinquish, surrender, abjure, abnegate, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, junk, throw away, throw out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Espouser

The most common words with a similar meaning to Espouser:

advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Espouser

Words with the opposite meaning of Espouser:

adversary, antagonist, opponent

Related Words for Espouser

loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of Espouser

enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Word Forms of Espouser

Inflections: espoused, espousing

Derived words: espouser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Espouser

Middle English, from Anglo-French espuser, from Late Latin sponsare to betroth, from Latin sponsus betrothed spouse

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Espouser

What does "Espouser" mean?

"Espouser" means marry. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: marry.

What is another word for "Espouser"?

Other words for "Espouser" include advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, exponent and expounder. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Espouser" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Espouser"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Espouser". Common alternatives include advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, exponent, expounder, friend and gospeler.

What is the opposite of "Espouser"?

Antonyms of "Espouser" include adversary, antagonist and opponent. Near antonyms include enemy, foe, rival and belittler.

How do you use "Espouser" in a sentence?

Examples of "Espouser" in a sentence: "became an espouser of environmental causes only after she decided to run for office".

Is "Espouser" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Espouser" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Espouser"?

"Espouser" is pronounced /i-ˈspau̇z/ and divided into syllables as es·pouse.

What is the origin of the word "Espouser"?

"Espouser" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French espuser, from Late Latin sponsare to betroth, from Latin sponsus betrothed spouse. First known use: 15th century.