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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
  • On Wednesday, von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member -- a status that does not currently exist in the bloc's treaties and would have to be created.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Wittgenstein proposed to abandon the appeal to essences for the concept of family resemblance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • The nano-container challenge The concept is promising, but sensitivity remains a major obstacle.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And Oscar, stunned at his victory, promises to use his winnings to take the whole cast and crew to dinner.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of promise
Verb
  • 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
  • Its leader, Elif Eralp, pledged to make Berlin affordable again, drawing comparisons with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday echoed the police pledge that those responsible for the killings would be held accountable.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • As part of their mission, the groups are also committed to preserving quartet singing as well as being part of a chorus.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriated from a John Cale album, the title accurately describes scenes of bloodletting committed by bizarre, scenery-chewing yakuza members, and the energy hovers somewhere around a bloodier-than-baseline Takashi Miike movie from the mid-2000s.
    — Vadim Rizov, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of commit
Verb
  • According to the original invitation, photos and video recording were not permitted, a move intended to keep everyone engaged.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Awareness helps users engage thoughtfully with content and services, and being able to parse what’s authentic and what isn’t is a key part of this.
    — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of engage
Verb
  • The widow in the opening is the young laundress Greta (Jella Haase), who receives news of her fiancé’s death and then gets betrothed to him soon afterwards, in a ceremony that has the local pastor (Martin Wuttke) marrying her off to an army helmet.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • From sensual suiting to expressive gowns, the country is known for marrying artistic whimsy with craftsmanship.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of marry

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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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