wed

[wɛd]

wed Definition

• 1. to marry someone
• 2. to 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

• marry
• unite
• join
• combine

Phrases with wed

• get wed

  to get married

  Example

  They got wed in a small ceremony in the countryside.

• wed to

  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.

• wedded bliss

  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.