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
  • Since first proposed in May, officials have worked through questions and concerns from the public and revised the new ordinances before their final approval.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday’s announcement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 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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  • Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel spoke at a City Council hearing Wednesday afternoon and pledged that changes would be made to his department after the incident in June.
    — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • What businesses are doing with the money varies -- some are reinvesting it while others are pledging to lower prices in the future.
    — Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • Engle was charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and transactional money laundering, according to the statement.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Royals’ defense didn’t help him out much, committing two critical errors.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of commit
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  • The revelation is the latest example of how engaging the technology — and obfuscating such use — can roil audiences eager to support new films.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Princess Eugenie got engaged to Jack after seven years of dating in January 2018.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of engage
Verb
  • Robertson married his high school sweetheart, Nancy, in 1956.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • His biological father was a sperm donor, not the man who was married at the time to his mother, Mary Ellen Stearman.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of marry

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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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