espouse-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: embrace or follow

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

Sense Number 2: take in marriage

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