betroths

Definition of betrothsnext
present tense third-person singular of betroth

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betroths
Verb
  • Her declaration comes after Lady Danbury proposes the idea of it to Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), following her own request to leave the ton and go back to her ancestral home.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The rocket SpaceX proposes using is its massive Starship, with the upper stage of the vehicle configured as the lunar lander.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Transportation Department can hold airlines accountable for these commitments and maintains a website that lets travelers see what each airline promises if a major disruption is their fault.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The company promises to share information about closures on its website.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Betroths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betroths. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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