troth

[troʊθ]

troth Definition

  • 1faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking
  • 2one's word or promise
  • 3truth or verity

Using troth: Examples

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

  • Example

    He pledged his troth to her and promised to be faithful.

  • Example

    I give you my troth that I will keep your secret.

  • Example

    The troth of the matter is that we cannot afford to buy a new car right now.

troth Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with troth

  • plight one's troth

    to make a solemn pledge of faith or loyalty to someone

    Example

    They plighted their troth to each other in a private ceremony.

  • break one's troth

    to fail to keep a promise or pledge of faith or loyalty

    Example

    He broke his troth to her by cheating on her with another woman.

  • to speak honestly or truthfully

    Example

    I must speak troth and admit that I made a mistake.

Origins of troth

from Old English 'trowth', meaning 'belief, faith, truth'

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Summary: troth in Brief

'Troth' [troʊθ] refers to faith, loyalty, or truth pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking. It can also mean one's word or promise. Examples include 'He pledged his troth to her and promised to be faithful.' and 'The troth of the matter is that we cannot afford to buy a new car right now.' Phrases like 'plight one's troth' and 'break one's troth' denote making or breaking a solemn pledge, while 'to speak troth' means to speak honestly.