betroth Definition
formally engage (someone) to be married..
Using betroth: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "betroth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The couple was betrothed last summer and will be getting married next year.
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In some cultures, parents still arrange for their children to be betrothed at a young age.
Example
They were betrothed to each other as children, but they fell in love with other people.
betroth Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with betroth
betrothal ceremony
a formal ceremony where two people are engaged to be married
Example
The betrothal ceremony was held in the bride's hometown.
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He gave her a beautiful diamond betrothal ring.
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Their broken betrothal caused a scandal in the small town.
Origins of betroth
from Middle English 'betrothen', from Old English 'betrūwan', meaning 'to trust, rely on'
Summary: betroth in Brief
'Betroth' [bɪˈtrəʊð] means to formally engage someone to be married. It is often used in the context of arranged marriages or engagements that occur at a young age. Examples include 'The couple was betrothed last summer and will be getting married next year.' and 'In some cultures, parents still arrange for their children to be betrothed at a young age.'
