espouse virtue

Frequency: 3.00.1 per million words

to formally support or advocate for a particular moral virtue

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Examples (10)

  • The ancient philosopher espoused the virtue of temperance in all things.
  • A great leader must not only possess but also publicly espouse the virtue of integrity.
  • In his speech, the senator espoused the virtue of civic duty.
  • The sacred texts espouse the virtue of compassion towards all living beings.
  • While many chase wealth, he chooses to espouse the virtue of simplicity.
  • The Renaissance humanists espoused the virtue of intellectual curiosity.
  • It's easy to espouse the virtue of honesty, but much harder to practice it consistently.
  • The school's mission is to help students espouse the virtue of lifelong learning.
  • She consistently espouses the virtue of patience, especially when mentoring new employees.
  • He hopes his children will grow up to espouse the virtue of kindness.