Espouse and Uphold

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Espouse verb - To give in marriage.

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Uphold is a synonym for espouse in support topic. In some cases you can use "Uphold" instead a verb "Espouse", when it comes to topics like advocate.

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges

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Espouse is a synonym for uphold in advocate topic. You can use "Espouse" instead a verb "Uphold".

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

order	espouse order	uphold order
cause	espouse cause	uphold cause
justice	espouse justice	uphold justice
theory	espouse theory	uphold theory
Other words: philosophy, version, values, ideas, ideals, virtues, teachings.

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