espoused
v. C1 Advanced US //ɪˈspaʊst// UK //ɛspˈaʊsd// es·poused
v. to strongly support or believe in a specific idea, person, or cause. You use this when someone is very public about their support for something.
v. to advocate for or support a cause, belief, or person with enthusiasm and commitment. Often used in political or social contexts to describe public alignment with a specific ideology.
The politician espoused the new environmental laws.
Many young activists espoused the cause of climate justice during the global summit.
The candidate espoused a platform of economic reform, though critics argued his rhetoric did not match his previous voting record on the same issues.