betroth

verb

Definition of betrothnext
as in to propose

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Recent Examples of betroth The whole conflict was triggered when the Mad King’s son, Rhaegar Targaryen (Wilf Scolding), seemingly abducted Lyanna Stark (Aisling Franciosi), who was betrothed to Robert Baratheon. — Ryan Brennan april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026 The conflict was triggered when the Mad King’s son, Rhaegar Targaryen (Wilf Scolding), seemingly abducted Lyanna Stark (Aisling Franciosi), who was betrothed to Robert Baratheon. — Ryan Brennan april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Although they were betrothed at a young age, five years lapsed before the couple married. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026 After being whisked away on honeymoons with their newly betrothed, the couples spend three weeks counting down to decision day at the altar. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for betroth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betroth
  1. propose
  2. promise
  3. affiance
  4. pledge
  5. commit
  6. engage
  7. marry
Verb
  • The agency can propose fines of up to $43,658 per violation in unruly passenger cases, and a single incident can result in multiple penalties.
    — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • McFadden first proposed reopening Jail North in May, the same month the Observer reported on complaints by several people being kept in the jail.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • That progression is important because solid-state batteries have faced a difficult transition from promising laboratory cells to reliable, high-volume manufacturing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cuffed Jeans Every new season brings a denim trend du jour, and this fall’s lineup is already promising.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of promise
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  • The two got engaged in 2014 and have remained affianced since.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
  • Alexandra Crotin, a rep for Stone, later confirmed to USA TODAY the actress and writer are now affianced.
    — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2019
Definition of affiance
Verb
  • Wong has pledged to donate his pay increase to charity for five years.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Over 10 years ago, the company pledged to invest $5 million and create 200 jobs in Charlotte, but now the majority of those jobs are gone.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pledge
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  • Eliminate all doubt and all potential for committing a violation by using a side-by-side or over/under double barrel.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Primary voters tend to be more partisan and ideologically committed, rewarding candidates who take firm positions on the issues propping up their party.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of commit
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  • That broke Bayern apart, with Dayot Upamecano desperately stepping forward to engage Doue, leaving a massive gap in behind for Kvaratskhelia to exploit.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The signatories committed to remain collectively engaged and to review progress together.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of engage
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  • Thomas and Dupré married in 2013 and have since welcomed three children together.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The couple, who married in 2009, share daughters Mabel, 14, and Evelyn, 12.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of marry

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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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