Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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espouse | No | No | Yes | No |
select | No | Yes | Yes | No |
espouse (adjective) | select (adjective) |
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selected or chosen for special qualifications | |
of superior grade |
espouse (verb) | select (verb) |
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take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives |
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans | |
take in marriage; married |