Espouse and Foster

Espouse

Espouse verb - To take for one's own use (something originated by another).
Usage example: after working among them for two years in the Peace Corps, she felt compelled to espouse the peasants' cause for social justice

Foster and espouse are semantically related In some cases you can use "Foster" instead a verb "Espouse".

Foster

Foster verb - To help the growth or development of.

Espouse and foster are semantically related in encourage topic. Sometimes you can use "Espouse" instead a verb "Foster".

Common collocations

sense espouse sense foster sense
idea espouse idea foster idea
order espouse order foster order
perspective espouse perspective foster perspective
Other words: virtues.
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