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
  • Friday's decision marks yet another roadblock in the administration's efforts to construct the ballroom, which has faced legal challenges since it was proposed in July 2025.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But mounting construction costs and interest rates have challenged development of several of the projects proposed in recent years.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • But Duff and Maroney said more action is needed and promised to introduce additional legislation in 2027 to regulate the technology, the benefits of which towns continue to debate.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As the team advances toward commercial deployment, the technology promises to slash power bills for data centers and factories and cut industrial carbon footprints worldwide.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 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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  • Last December, the Department of Defense unveiled a Drone Dominance Program, pledging $1 billion to a multi-year plan to boost domestic manufacturing.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Republican Steve Hilton pledged to slash gas prices and utility bills to help remedy his dystopian view of California under Democratic rule.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pledge
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  • Yet several countries within both confederations have already publicly pledged their loyalty to Infantino, while some are in no rush to commit either way.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On foreign policy, the new president has committed to rebuilding strategic ties with the United States, restoring close cooperation with Israel and adopting a tougher stance toward the authoritarian governments of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of commit
Verb
  • Morgan, who works as a content creator focused on hosting, began ideating this exact wedding weekend before they were even engaged.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • When employees are engaged and motivated, the outcome follows, creating a win-win.
    — Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of engage
Verb
  • Lindsey Graham never married and had a close relationship with his sister.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Kelce and Swift married on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in an emotional ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of marry

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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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