betroth

American  

[bih-trohth, -trawth] / bɪˈtroʊð, -ˈtrɔθ /

verb (used with object)

1. to arrange for the marriage of; affiance (usually used in passive constructions).

   The couple was betrothed with the approval of both families.

   Synonyms:

   plight, pledge, promise, engage

2. Archaic. to promise to marry.

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betroth British  

/ bɪˈtrəʊð /

verb

1. archaic (tr) to promise to marry or to give in marriage

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Etymology

Origin of betroth

1275–1325; Middle English betrouthe, variant of betreuthe ( be- be- + treuthe truth; troth )

Example Sentences

Boys like this reminded her of the man who had once been her betrothed, the man who had driven her straight into the arms of Devorah.

From Literature

Sánchez has talents apart from her betrothed, too.

From Salon

The masque, performed by gentle spirits, enchants the betrothed.

From Los Angeles Times

Was he supposed to be betrothed to him forever, and be a mantlepiece for folk music until his death?

From Salon

Just months ago, Ashanti confirmed that she and the “Hot in Herre” rapper, 49, were betrothed and expecting their first child together.

From Los Angeles Times