Synonyms for espousal
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Adoption
2. Marriage
marriage, betrothal, engagement, wedding, nuptials, bridal, betrothment
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
A betrothal.
- n. 2
A wedding ceremony.
Forms
- Plural
- espousals → adoptions, acceptances, acceptations, marriages…
Example sentences
- acceptance Self-acceptance is the basis of an authentic life.
- marriage He intimated that all is not well in his marriage.
- betrothal You are invited to a betrothal party a week from now.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| espousal | steady | |
| acceptance | falling | |
| acceptation | steady | |
| marriage | rising | |
| betrothal | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- bridal2
- 7 letters
- support2, wedding2
- 8 letters
- marriage2, adoption3, nuptials2
- 9 letters
- betrothal
- 10 letters
- engagement3, acceptance3
- 11 letters
- acceptation, betrothment
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bridal2 = 2 syllables).