Occupied most of the peninsula. One of the three kingdoms. Adopted Buddhism for Korea (became the state religion) Notable for bone rank. Silla and Tang joined in conquest, but wanted an independent unified state, so eventually drove Chinese out -> still maintained close ties.
adopt, embrace, espouse mean to take an opinion, policy, or practice as one's own. adopt implies accepting something created by another or foreign to one's nature. embrace implies a ready or happy acceptance. espouse adds an implication of close attachment to a cause and a sharing of its fortunes.ull Definition of ESPOUSE. transitive verb. 1. : marry. 2. : to take up and support as a cause: become attached to. â esÂ·pousÂ·er noun. See espouse defined for English-language learners. See espouse defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
n. 1  The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. 2  the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending a cause or course of action; active espousal: their tireless advocacy of states' rights. Noun. 1. advocacy - active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something. protagonism. support - aiding the cause or policy or interests of; the president no longer has the support of his own party; they developed a scheme of mutual support.