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 company is designing its aircraft around the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed Part 108 framework for beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The United Way of Connecticut hasn’t proposed raising top income tax rates to finance a child tax credit but also has not ruled it out.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • Many people looking to promote their latest novels are reportedly falling victim to these scammers, who may promise authors access to the reading public while preying on them financially.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Both candidates promise to prioritize wildfire prevention, balance the county budget and find ways to boost county revenue without raising taxes.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 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
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  • Not too long ago, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was pledging to use his company’s size and scale to galvanize corporate America to confront global warming.
    — Evan Halper, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the system that carried some 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • Foul trouble hit Miami early The Hurricanes committed 13 personal fouls in the first half.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With support from Jeff Yass, a Pennsylvania hedge-fund billionaire who is committed to school vouchers, Abbott got detractors voted out of office.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of commit
Verb
  • These allow the same ammunition family to engage different target types, including aircraft, surface vessels, and threats along shorelines.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Neither Castillo nor Hershey have filed required ethics reports, or reported fundraising, signs their campaigns lack broad support and have not broadly engaged voters.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of engage
Verb
  • Frieda and Avery, who married in 2019, welcomed daughter Leyla Luna, 21, in 2005 and son Jackson, 19, in 2007.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Gayheart and Dane married in 2004 and filed for divorce in 2018.
    — Robert Powell, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of marry

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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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