espouse

v 1: choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies,

strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist

movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals"

[syn: {adopt}, {follow}]

2: take in marriage [syn: {marry}, {get married}, {wed}, {conjoin},

{hook up with}, {get hitched with}]

3: take up the cause or ideology of (beliefs, tasks, etc.)

[syn: {embrace}, {sweep up}, {adapt}]