espouse ih-SPOWZ verb WS #15

to adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life; to marry; to give one's support to a particular belief or theory

1. Many celebrities espouse various charitable causes to raise awareness.
2. The professor espoused the theory that technology would revolutionize education.
3. The company's CEO publicly espoused the importance of work-life balance.
4. She chose to espouse a philosophy of nonviolence throughout her activism.
5. The politician decided to espouse environmental protection as her main campaign issue.