Espouse and Surrender

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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

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Surrender is an antonym for espouse.

Surrender verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Espouse is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

espouse battle

surrender battle

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