Synonyms of wed

wed

verb

ˈwed 

1

as in to marry

to give in marriage

the king wished to wed his favorite daughter to the bravest knight in the realm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marry
• match
• espouse
• commit
• engage
• betroth
• promise
• pledge
• affiance

2

as in to mate

to perform the ceremony of marriage for

the priest usually weds six to eight couples a month

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marry
• mate
• match
• connect
• unite
• affiance
• conjoin

3

as in to tie the knot

to take a spouse

she swore that she would never wed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marry
• tie the knot
• couple
• mate
• remarry
• pair off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separate
• divorce

4

as in to espouse

to take as a spouse

a true romantic, he intends to wed her on Valentine's Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marry
• espouse
• propose
• remarry
• betroth
• promise
• engage
• commit
• pledge
• affiance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separate (from)
• divorce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wed

On Friday, July 3, the mom of one and Next in Fashion host was in New York City celebrating friend Taylor Swift‘s wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

The event served as a precursor to their lavish 1,000-person wedding the next day, both of which were held at Madison Square Garden. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 July 2026

My child’s lack of response combined with their noncommittal attitude toward a visit with me makes planning a small family wedding a difficult task. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

The second is a return to Sangiovese in its purest form, with estates not already wedded to international varieties retreating in favour of a more Tuscan identity. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026