Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] ESPOUSE NP2[patient[abstract]]
Examples:
The emperor Aaoka espoused Buddhism and promoted its spread.
He heartily espoused the reform movement of the people.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: espouse.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3
Commentary: NP1[agent[human]] ESPOUSE NP2[patient[human]]
Examples:
Tradition always holds that Joseph knew of Mary's vow at the time
and before he espoused her.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2