wed

[wɛd]

wed Definition

  • 1to marry someone
  • 2to join or unite closely

Using wed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They are planning to wed next year.

  • Example

    The two companies decided to wed their resources to create a stronger entity.

  • Example

    The couple was wed in a traditional ceremony.

  • Example

    The idea is to wed fashion and function in this new line of clothing.

wed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wed

Phrases with wed

  • to get married

    Example

    They got wed in a small ceremony in the countryside.

  • closely connected or associated with something

    Example

    The company is wed to its traditional business model, which may not be sustainable in the long run.

  • a state of perfect happiness and harmony in a marriage

    Example

    After years of struggling, they finally achieved wedded bliss and couldn't be happier.

Origins of wed

from Old English 'weddian', meaning 'to pledge'

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Summary: wed in Brief

'Wed' [wɛd] means to marry someone or to join or unite closely. It can refer to both romantic and non-romantic contexts, as in 'The two companies decided to wed their resources to create a stronger entity.' Other phrases include 'get wed,' meaning to get married, and 'wedded bliss,' referring to a state of perfect happiness and harmony in a marriage.

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