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
  • Authority executives, meanwhile, have proposed changes to how the agency manages its financial consulting agreements, changes that could reduce outside oversight.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Amazon had proposed a 600-acre campus on land Trenton hoped to annex; the ban effectively blocks that plan, according to local news.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • One explanation for the low engagement is that agents are promising to automate tasks that are already easy.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Macy’s is promising discounts of up to 70% off designer apparel, bags, beauty and more.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 10 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
  • For instance, although Russia is not an ICC state party, Vladimir Putin has been indicted for crimes committed in Ukraine, which has accepted the jurisdiction of the court since 2014.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Schumer helped elect the freshmen who have not committed to supporting him.
    — Theodoric Meyer The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of commit
Verb
  • But since Ledger’s piggy bank could stretch only so far, JT decided to engage the community.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Inspiratory muscle strength training involves a handheld device that actively engages the diaphragm by forcing you to breathe against resistance.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of engage
Verb
  • Keach, who was married four times, is survived by Malgosia, and his children, Shannon and Karolina.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In 2010, Brand briefly married pop star Katy Perry; their divorce was finalized in 2012.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of marry

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“Betroth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroth. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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