"Espoused" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"espoused" Definition
- embraced or adopted, as an idea, principle, or cause:There was an immediate negative reaction to his clearly espoused beliefs on the subject.
- Archaic
- married:Once while I was in medical school, my recently espoused wife was persuaded to come and see me do a post-mortem.
- Archaic
- engaged or betrothed:Espoused couples desiring to be married by the Ministerial Staff are required to complete the six-week preparation course.
- the simple past tense and past participle of espouse.
"espoused" Synonyms & Antonyms
"espoused" synonyms:
- established,
- proved,
- demonstrated,
- showed,
- indicated,
- signified,
- signaled,
- signalled,
- displayed,
- exhibited,
- manifested,
- denoted,
- ascertained,
- attested-to,
- corroborated,
- evidenced,
- substantiated,
- determined,
- validated
"espoused" antonyms:
- unattached,
- single,
- free,
- uninvolved,
- unengaged,
- uncommitted,
- available,
- disengaged,
- unpledged,
- partnerless,
- unbetrothed,
- unmarried,
- unpromised,
- unwedded,
- unwed,
- wifeless,
- fancy-free,
- husbandless,
- not-working