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

But even at a family wedding the king and queen could not escape their royal responsibilities. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Don’t feel wedded to chocolate chips and walnuts if those aren’t your favorites. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 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