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betrothing

UK
/bɪˈtrəʊðɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈtroʊðɪŋ/

Translations

betrothverb

betrothing

Gerund

betrothed
Past Simple
betrothed
Past Participle
betrothing
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈtrəʊθ/
US
/bɪˈtroʊθ/
He decided to betroth his daughter to a nobleman.
Он решил обручить свою дочь с дворянином.
Synonyms
engage
promise
pledge
affiance
commit

Definitions

betrothverb
To formally engage someone to be married.
The prince was betrothed to the princess of the neighboring kingdom.
To arrange or promise in marriage, especially by formal agreement or contract; to affiance.
In medieval times, parents often betrothed their children to forge political alliances.
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