BETROTHING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

betrothing

verb

present participle of betroth

as in proposing

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During the campaign, Lula sought to address those concerns by proposing a ban on sports betting, announcing a debt renegotiation program and backing tougher penalties for minors who commit crimes.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
The best approach is to understand what the client actually needs before proposing a solution.

— Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposing

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The Republican president has said new strikes on Iran are an option after the midterms and is sending more military resources to the Middle East, despite initially promising Americans a military campaign that would last only a matter of weeks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Apple has also upgraded the six-speaker sound system, promising 50% deeper bass.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of promising

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On the other hand, proponents might argue that reliably identifying individuals at risk of committing serious crimes could benefit society.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
In 2024, leaders from city and county government, law enforcement, education, business, arts, nonprofits and faith communities signed it, publicly committing to the dignity and safety of their neighbors.

— Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of committing

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Advertisement No end to the season could have been more apt than Joanne and Noah pledging their eternal love while, in a gorgeous beachfront rental just steps away, their parents and siblings tear each other apart.

— Judy Berman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Council voted 11-3 to endorse the boycott of the popular coffee chain Starbucks, pledging not to buy any of its products until the company finalizes a fair contract with its unionized baristas.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pledging

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In hopes of wedding out any future frustrations, Paley is not being coy about that subject.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Although many fans assumed that the pair had secretly tied the knot, some reports suggest that the rings aren’t actually wedding bands.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

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