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Antonyms for espouser
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ih-spouz, ih-spous |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspaʊz, ɪˈspaʊs |
Definition of espouser
Origin :- mid-15c., "to take as spouse, marry," from Old French espouser "marry, take in marriage, join in marriage" (11c., Modern French épouser), from Latin sponsare, past participle of spondere (see espousal).
- Extended sense of "adopt, embrace" a cause, party, etc., is from 1620s. Related: Espoused; espouses; espousing. For initial e-, see especial.
- As in support/supporter : noun person who helps another
- You ought to be an espouser either for or against such a cause, or you ought to know at least, whether you consider it a cause.
- Extract from : « Selina » by George Madden Martin
Synonyms for espouser
- adherent
- advocate
- ally
- angel
- apologist
- backbone
- backer
- benefactor
- champion
- cohort
- comforter
- confederate
- coworker
- defender
- disciple
- endorser
- espouser
- exponent
- expounder
- fan
- follower
- friend
- helper
- mainstay
- maintainer
- partisan
- patron
- pillar
- preserver
- prop
- proponent
- satellite
- second
- sponsor
- stalwart
- stay
- subscriber
- supporter
- sustainer
- tower of strength
- upholder
- well-wisher
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