betroth

/ˈbɛtrɒθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to promise to marry someone, especially in a formal or public way

“The couple decided to betroth themselves at the family reunion.”

2. verb

to arrange for someone to marry someone else, especially in a formal or public way

“The parents betrothed their daughter to a wealthy young man.”

3. noun

an act of formally promising to marry someone

“The betrothal was celebrated with a grand feast.”

Synonyms

  • engage
  • marry
  • pledge

Antonyms

  • annul
  • divorce
  • separate