transcription, транскрипция: [ is-ˈpau̇z also ]
-ˈpau̇s transitive verb
( es·poused ; es·pous·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French espuser, from Late Latin sponsare to betroth, from Latin sponsus betrothed — more at spouse
Date: 15th century
1. : marry
2. : to take up and support as a cause : become attached to
Synonyms: see adopt
• es·pous·er noun