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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 | ||
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