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affianced

/əˈfɪənst/

affiancedpast participle

/əˈfiːənst/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "affiance".

Translations

She introduced her affianced husband to her friends.

Она представила своим друзьям своего обручённого мужа.

Definitions

Engaged to be married.

The affianced couple announced their wedding date to their families.

Synonyms

affianceverb

affianced

Past Simple

affianced

Past Simple

affianced

Past Participle

affiancing

Gerund

/əˈfɪəns/

Translations

They decided to affiance after dating for two years.

Они решили обручиться после двух лет встреч.

Definitions

To pledge or promise in marriage; to betroth.

The couple decided to affiance their children to each other to strengthen their family ties.

To put trust or confidence in; to rely on (archaic, chiefly with the prepositions "in" or "to").

He affianced his hopes to the wisdom of his advisor.

Synonyms

affiancenoun

Definitions

A formal agreement or engagement to be married.

The affiance between the two families was celebrated with a grand feast.

Trust or confidence; faith (archaic).

In full affiance of his friend's loyalty, he departed for war.