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wed


wed

verb

Definition of WED

1
to give in marriage <the king wished to wed his favorite daughter to the bravest knight in the realm>
Synonyms espouse, match, wed
2
to perform the ceremony of marriage for <the priest usually weds six to eight couples a month>
Synonyms wed
Related Words match, mate; conjoin, connect, unite; affiance
3
to take a spouse <she swore that she would never wed>
Synonyms wed
Related Words couple, mate; pair off, remarry
Near Antonyms divorce, separate
4
to take as a spouse <a true romantic, he intends to wed her on Valentine's Day>
Synonyms espouse, wed
Near Antonyms separate (from)
Antonyms divorce

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