troth 1 of 2

noun

ˈträth How to pronounce troth (audio)
Definition of trothnext
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property

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as in engagement
the act or state of being engaged to be married solemnly announced their troth before the church's congregation

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3
as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty the knight pledged his eternal troth to the defense of the kingdom

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troth

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verb

as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement I troth myself eternally to your service

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Recent Examples of troth
Noun
Their actual exchange of troth must happen in glances, and then, ruinously, they are understood in a different way, when they’re seen by a girl on the hill. — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023 But these and more than 100 other representatives elected to pledge their troth to a man over the ideals of this nation. — Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020 After all, every suitor pledging troth is a struggling actor. — Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2020 Every-where, love tokens are as traditional as plighting your troth, or just expressing an interest. — A.a. Gill, A-LIST, 4 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troth
  1. promise
  2. engagement
  3. allegiance
  4. commit
  5. vow
  6. betrothal
  7. loyalty
  8. pledge
Noun
  • The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 7th House of Partnership, highlighting promises, clients, collaborators, and close one-on-one dynamics.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But thanks to Chris Mundy’s Lanterns, that initial promise of empowering creatives to bring their own distinct voices to the DCU has now been realized beyond dispute.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of promise
Noun
  • But local politicians and parties to the settlement say scrapping the Biden-era pact would require years of federal review and public engagement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jackie announced her engagement to then-senator Kennedy in June 1953.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of engagement
Noun
  • The Argentine soccer star had not played at Subaru Park since 2023, and for many fans, the chance to see one of the sport's biggest names in person was worth temporarily setting aside their allegiance to the Philadelphia Union.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators uncovered audio files of Bowie pledging her allegiance to ISIS, which the FBI identified from a reference to the current leader of the terrorist group.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Verb
  • But in Saturday’s game, the cornerback’s tendency to commit errors popped up, as he was flagged for two penalties in coverage.
    — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of commit
Noun
  • Sophie married into the royal family in 1999, tying the knot with Prince Edward at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle—the same church where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would go on to exchange vows.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Senator Bill Cassidy also wavered, but said he was persuaded by the vow.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • When Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer publicly announced their betrothal in 1981, photos of her glittering sapphire engagement ring ricocheted across the globe.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Definition of betrothal
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  • As loyalty moves from a retention tactic to a growth engine, the redemption experience deserves the same design and measurement rigor CMOs already apply to the acquisition funnel.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Verb
  • The developer pledges to build a public plaza and a new CTA bus stop.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Bezos, who stepped down as CEO five years ago, pledged in 2013 to build a network of drones to deliver small packages in 30 minutes or less.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Troth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troth. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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