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
  • Owners also proposed the Division Series, which has been a best-of-five since its introduction in 1995, to be a best-of-seven, but with a wild twist.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The league did not propose changing the number of playoff teams from the current 12.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • For a six-month trial, the company promises that participants will not lose pay or jobs because of the trial.
    — Christoph Trattner, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While no service can promise to remove all your data from the internet, a data removal service can monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 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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  • SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell is among the first to use the option, pledging one share each to more than 2 million children’s accounts.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Millions of dollars have already been pledged to the program, including $5 million in community benefits funding as part of the Royals stadium deal following an initial $1 million city seed investment.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • Williams was charged later that year with kidnapping, assault, conspiracy to commit a felony and first-degree arson.
    — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The awards spotlight those who commit to advancing justice worldwide while often taking on great personal risk.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of commit
Verb
  • Boasting an improved rocket motor for extended range, the new interceptor is built to engage hypersonic glide vehicles and advanced aerial threats.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Speed, range, guidance performance, and testing results will help determine how effectively the interceptor can engage aerial threats.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of engage
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  • The couple, who have been married since 1970, purchased the stucco home in 1979 to raise their daughters Jenny, now 53, and Lindsay, 48.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The result is the new Jordan Tailored Sport Collection, which marries the GOAT’s bold off-court style with Chinese street style.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of marry

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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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