espouse
Word family nounespousalespouserverbespouse
es·pouse /ɪˈspaʊz/ verb [transitiveT] formalSUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLAN to support an idea, belief etc, especially a political one 支持,拥护〔某观点、信仰等,尤指政治主张〕espouse a cause/policy etc He espoused a variety of scientific, social and political causes. 他支持各种科学、社会和政治事业。
—espousal noun [singular, uncountableU] her espousal of liberal reforms 她对自由主义改革的拥护
Origin espouse (1400-1500) Old French espouser, from
Latin sponsus;
→ SPOUSE