ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Betrothed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Betrothed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of betroth.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of betroth.

More Meanings

  1. Engaged to be married.
  2. One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.

Example Sentences

publicly betrothed
the betrothed couple
She introduced him as her betrothed.

Word Forms

Synonyms for betrothed

Depending on context, synonyms include committed, engaged, attached, bespoken, pledged, affianced.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include engaged, affianced, bespoken, committed, attached, pledged.

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