— espouser , n.
/i spowz", i spows"/ , v.t., espoused, espousing .
1. to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause.
2. to marry.
3. to give (a woman) in marriage.
[ 1425-75; late ME espouser sponsare to betroth, espouse ]
Syn. 1. support, champion, advocate.