Endorse and Espouse

Endorse

Endorse verb - To promote the interests or cause of.
Usage example: an increase in the number of parents who endorse the idea of school uniforms

Espouse is a synonym for endorse in approve topic. In some cases you can use "Espouse" instead a verb "Endorse".

Espouse

Espouse verb - To give in marriage.

Endorse is a synonym for espouse in sponsor topic. Sometimes you can use "Endorse" instead a verb "Espouse".

Common collocations

idea endorse idea espouse idea
point endorse point espouse point
use endorse use espouse use
viewpoint endorse viewpoint espouse viewpoint
Other words: version, ideology, views, opinions.
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