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adjective

bi-ˈtrōt͟hd How to pronounce betrothed (audio)
Definition of betrothednext
as in engaged
pledged in marriage a splendid party in honor of the betrothed couple

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betrothed

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noun

as in boyfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner

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betrothed

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verb

past tense of betroth
as in proposed

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Recent Examples of betrothed
Adjective
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 The day after Anne’s execution, Henry VIII became betrothed to his mistress, Jane Seymour. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Things get complicated when a new client (Isabel May) hires Lou, who then discovers her betrothed is a college friend and longtime crush (Manny Jacinto). — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 Swift recently announced her engagement to Travis Kelce, a star football player who, while hardly poor, does not earn as much as his betrothed. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for betrothed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothed
  1. engaged
  2. boyfriend
  3. proposed
  4. committed
  5. lover
  6. promised
  7. girlfriend
  8. pledged
Adjective
  • Retirees who stay engaged, maintain relationships, and pursue meaningful activities often find more satisfaction than those who simply step away from work without a clear plan for what comes next.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Keep reading to discover new ways to help kids stay engaged and on top of their learning.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of engaged
Noun
  • In Kansas, a Sedgwick police chief used Flock license plate readers to track his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend’s vehicles 228 times over four-plus months, The Wichita Eagle reported in 2024.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Burke went on to allege that Hernandez initiated their first kiss and asked him to be her boyfriend.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of boyfriend
Verb
  • Perhaps a Dictionary of the Moon and an Embassy of the Moon, as Dutch artist Marjolijn van Heemstra has proposed, will become possibilities in the future.
    — Aparna Venkatesan, Space.com, 20 July 2026
  • For instance, proposed 2026 HIPAA updates would require annual risk assessments to explicitly cover AI systems and require companies to document all AI tools in use.
    — Ryan Grant, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of proposed
Adjective
  • As baseball braces for a potentially lengthy lockout after the 2026 season, the Players’ Association has brandished the record-setting price as an example of how committed spending can drive franchise values.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • If her dialogue sometimes seems too eager to articulate the screenwriters’ own ethical arguments, that’s a small price to pay for a thriller so committed to exploring the impressive reach of violence.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of committed
Noun
  • While this verdant island makes a lovely spot for a hike and a picnic on a sunny day, art lovers have two additional reasons to make the trip.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • And the long-term effects have paid dividends, helping foster new Ghibli lovers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of lover
Verb
  • But now days after the final, local hospitality professionals say the weeks of the World Cup weren’t the boon promised, and for some, the event may have sidelined other potential business.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • There were also indelible fan interactions, like a lucky couple who was promised tickets to another Karol concert in Paris for their honeymoon.
    — Jessi Roti, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of promised
Noun
  • The prospect of attending a raucous three-day party on South Beach comes as disappointing news to Joe’s girlfriend Jennifer (Teyana Taylor), who’s waiting for her own proposal.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Then, Yancy comes home to his girlfriend and baby mama to find Kai on the porch standing guard.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of girlfriend
Verb
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • At the same time, the government has pledged to allow Haitians living abroad to vote for president for the first time.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of pledged

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