espousal English

Meaning espousal meaning

What does espousal mean?

espousal

— noun (= betrothal) the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

— noun (= bridal) archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast

— noun (= adoption, acceptance) the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception its adoption by society the proposal found wide acceptance

Synonyms espousal synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as espousal?

espousal English » English

wedding

bridal

betrothal

adoption

support

marriage

wedlock

nuptials

nuptial

matrimony

engagement

endorsement

behalf

backing

advocacy

acceptation

acceptance

wedding ceremony

troth

spousals

protagonism

patronage

match

marital bed

digestion

assumption

affiance

adopt