Espousal
noun
The act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or belief.
His espousal of the climate change cause has brought him global attention.

Often appears as...
- espousal of cause
- espousal of idea
noun
The act of committing oneself to marry someone.
Their espousal was celebrated with a large party.

Often appears as...
- espousal ceremony
- espousal agreement
noun
The act of supporting or promoting a cause, idea, or belief.
His espousal of the climate change cause has brought him global attention.

Often appears as...
- espousal of cause
- espousal of idea
noun
The act of committing oneself to marry someone.
Their espousal was celebrated with a large party.

Often appears as...
- espousal ceremony
- espousal agreement
Definition 1 of 2

Positive Connotation
Espousal often implies a positive stance towards the supported cause.

Her espousal of free education resonated with many.
Active Support
Using 'espousal' suggests active effort in promoting one's beliefs, not just passive agreement.

An espousal of environmental responsibility can lead to policy changes.
Formal Usage
'Espousal' is formal and often used in written texts like essays or speeches.

His essay focused on the espousal of human rights.
Positive Connotation
Espousal often implies a positive stance towards the supported cause.

Her espousal of free education resonated with many.
Active Support
Using 'espousal' suggests active effort in promoting one's beliefs, not just passive agreement.

An espousal of environmental responsibility can lead to policy changes.
Formal Usage
'Espousal' is formal and often used in written texts like essays or speeches.

His essay focused on the espousal of human rights.
Positive Connotation
Espousal often implies a positive stance towards the supported cause.

Her espousal of free education resonated with many.
Active Support
Using 'espousal' suggests active effort in promoting one's beliefs, not just passive agreement.

An espousal of environmental responsibility can lead to policy changes.
Formal Usage
'Espousal' is formal and often used in written texts like essays or speeches.

His essay focused on the espousal of human rights.
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