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Rarebetrothed
The correct spelling is betrothed.
How to pronounce betrothed
/bɪˈtɹəʊðd/
verbIPA: /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/
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The correct spelling is betrothed. To promise to give in marriage. For example: "He betrothed his daughter to a distant relative."
Usage Examples
“He betrothed his daughter to a distant relative.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To promise to give in marriage.
- 2.To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.
noun
- 1.One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.
adjective
- 1.Engaged to be married.
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