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Meaning of betrothed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

betrothed

Pronunciation:/bɪˈtɹəʊðd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To promise to give in marriage.

    Example: He betrothed his daughter to a distant relative.

  2. To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.

noun

Definitions

  1. One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Engaged to be married.