Supported, advocated (8)
I believe the answer is:
espoused
(Other definitions for espoused that I've seen before include "Advocated" , "Gave one's support to" , "embraced" , "Adopted, as of a cause" , "Championed or took up cause" .)
I believe the answer is:
espoused
(Other definitions for espoused that I've seen before include "Advocated" , "Gave one's support to" , "embraced" , "Adopted, as of a cause" , "Championed or took up cause" .)