betrothed 1 of 3

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

betrothed

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verb

past tense of betroth

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Recent Examples of betrothed
Noun
The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is hosting a Colonial wedding dance, such as Webster himself would have taken part in with his betrothed Rebecca Greenleaf, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Colonial costumes encouraged but not required. Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 Nov. 2021 Pay close attention to the betrothed couple's preferred dress code. Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2021
Verb
The masque, performed by gentle spirits, enchants the betrothed. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 Ellen has been suffering from demonic premonitions since childhood and believes there is a gruesome fate awaiting her betrothed. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for betrothed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothed
Adjective
  • But the rewards – a more engaged, connected, and high-performing workforce – are well worth the investment.
    Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Instead, Bailey encourages today’s leaders to embrace discomfort, stay engaged, and study those who came before.
    William Jones, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors accused Read, 45, of hitting her boyfriend John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV in a drunken rage and leaving him to die during a snowstorm on Jan. 29, 2022.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Quintero’s testimony against her boyfriend got her a reduced sentence of 13 years.
    Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • India proposed in July to abolish its 2 percent equalization levy.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Despite that she is now based in Miami and has three children, Nazarian remains committed to helping her home nation, championing its fashion and supporting various charities.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
  • FedEx remains committed to empowering small businesses that fuel global economies and uplift communities.
    FedEx Express Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
  • Budget-Friendly: With ticket prices starting at $10 and capping around $125, plus free events and discounts for families, students, and university faculty, the festival caters to everyone—culturally curious families, art lovers, and budget travelers alike.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • However, Bloom didn’t think that the venture into space was a good look for his girlfriend.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
  • After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and entrusting duties to his new, devoted assistant.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • They players claim that Hamilton promised them NIL money–at least $250,000 each–paid by business associates.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Though Hargitay and Meloni are both married, the friends seem to get a kick out of riling up their fanbase, many of whom ship their Law & Order characters, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, or even the actors themselves.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Got married right at the beginning of the year.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Betrothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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