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espousal

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1 a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony

the expected espousal of the Hollywood actor and the singing superstar should attract the elite of show business

Synonyms of espousal

bridal, marriage, nuptial(s), wedding

Words Related to espousal

match, matrimony, wedlock

2 the act or state of being engaged to be married

considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal

Synonyms of espousal

betrothal, engagement, troth

Antonyms of espousal

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