English noun: espousal | |||
1. | espousal (act) archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast | ||
Synonyms | bridal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | marriage, marriage ceremony, wedding | ||
2. | espousal (act) the act of becoming betrothed or engaged | ||
Synonyms | betrothal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rite, ritual | ||
3. | espousal (act) the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception | ||
Samples | Its adoption by society. The proposal found wide acceptance. | ||
Synonyms | acceptance, acceptation, adoption | ||
Broader (hypernym) | approval, approving, blessing | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bosom, embrace | ||