ESPOUSAL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)

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)

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)