espouse /i-spowzˈ/

1. To give or take in marriage or betrothal
2. To take upon oneself or embrace (eg a cause)

espousˈal noun

1. The act of espousing or betrothing
2. The taking upon oneself of eg a cause
3. (in pl) a contract or mutual promise of marriage
4. A wedding
5. A formal betrothal

espousˈer noun

• given
• given name
• given names
• givenness
• givennesses
• give notice
• givens
• give odds
• give off
• give offence
• give on a plate
• give oneself airs
• give oneself away
• give one's right arm
• give or take
• give out
• give over
• give over to
• give pause
• give place
• give place to
• give points to
• giver
• give rein
• give rise to