espouse
(verb)
verb
1. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
Similar word(s): adopt, follow
Definition categories: possession, choose, select, take
2. take in marriage
Similar word(s): conjoin, marry, wed
Definition categories: social, unify, unite
3. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own