betroths

verb

present tense third-person singular of betroth
as in proposes

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  1. proposes
  2. promises
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  • The Chinese team proposes embedding the radar antenna, control components and associated equipment inside the aircraft’s wing.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Much has been made about Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that proposes tripling the homestead exemption for primary residences in the first year.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • The final sprint promises more fireworks, with both parties summoning their biggest names to Georgia for a showdown that could reshape the state’s political landscape.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That's a strange trade-off for a refresh, given that the XM6 promises 30 hours with ANC and 40 hours with ANC off.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of promises
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