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espouse in Portuguese

espouse in Portuguese is desposar, apoiar — espouse means to adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.

espouse in Portuguese

desposar
verb
(transitive) To marry.
apoiar
verb
(transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).

What does "espouse" mean?

  1. verb To adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.
    "The party espoused free trade long before it became popular."
  2. verb To marry someone.
    "She was espoused to a cousin she had never met."

espouse in a sentence

  • The party espoused free trade long before it became popular.
  • He espouses a simplicity he does not practise at home.
  • She was espoused to a cousin she had never met.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "espouse" in Portuguese?

"espouse" in Portuguese is desposar, apoiar. espouse means: To adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.

How do you use "espouse" in a sentence?

Example: "The party espoused free trade long before it became popular." In Portuguese, "espouse" is desposar, apoiar.

Are there other ways to say "espouse" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "espouse": desposar, apoiar.

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