Espousal (original) (raw)
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example:
the proposal found wide acceptance
Synonyms:
acceptance; acceptation; adoption; espousal
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("espousal" is a kind of...):
approval; approving; blessing (the formal act of approving)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "espousal"):
bosom; embrace (a close affectionate and protective acceptance)
Derivation:
espouse (choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The act of becoming betrothed or engaged
Synonyms:
betrothal; espousal
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("espousal" is a kind of...):
rite; ritual (any customary observance or practice)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
Synonyms:
bridal; espousal
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("espousal" is a kind of...):
marriage; marriage ceremony; wedding (the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony)