espouse vs embrace

embrace vs espouse

espouse is not a noun while embrace is a noun.

espouse and embrace both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
espouse	No	No	Yes	No
embrace	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, espouse and embrace are synonyms defined as:

espouse and embrace: take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

Other synonyms of espouse include adopt, sweep up.

espouse (noun)	embrace (noun)
	the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
	a close affectionate and protective acceptance
	the state of taking in or encircling

espouse (verb)	embrace (verb)
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own	take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans	hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
take in marriage; married	include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

Difference between espouse and embrace

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