Words Like ESPOUSAL

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ESPOUSAL.

14 Alternative Words Similar to espousal

1 Bridal Noun Synonym Words Like Bridal

2 Betrothal Noun Synonym Words Like Betrothal

3 Adoption Noun Synonym Words Like Adoption

4 Acceptance Noun Synonym Words Like Acceptance

5 Acceptation Noun Synonym Words Like Acceptation

6 Approval Noun Synonym Words Like Approval

7 Approving Noun Synonym Words Like Approving

8 Blessing Noun Synonym Words Like Blessing

9 Marriage Noun Synonym Words Like Marriage

10 Rite Noun Synonym Words Like Rite

11 Ritual Noun Synonym Words Like Ritual

12 Wedding Noun Synonym Words Like Wedding

13 Bosom Noun Hyponym Words Like Bosom

14 Embrace Noun Hyponym Words Like Embrace

2 examples of espousal

1 the espousal of a quarrel

2 the proposal found wide acceptance

10 definitions of espousal

1 The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.

2 The uniting or allying one's self with anything; maintenance; adoption.

3 the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

4 archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast

5 the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

6 A betrothal.

7 A wedding ceremony.

8 Adoption of an idea or a cause.

9 The act of espousing or betrothing; formal contract or celebration of marriage: frequently used in the plural.

10 Assumption of the protection or defense of anything; advocacy; a taking upon one's self; adoption as by wedding.

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