wed
1 Americanverb (used with object)
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to marry (another person) in a formal ceremony.
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to unite (a couple) in marriage or wedlock; marry.
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to bind by close or lasting ties; attach firmly.
She wedded herself to the cause of economic justice.
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to blend together or unite inseparably.
a novel that weds style and content perfectly.
verb (used without object)
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to contract marriage; marry.
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to become united or to blend.
a building that will wed with the landscape.
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contraction of we had:
Sometimes I wish we'd bought a bigger house.
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contraction of we would:
Of course we'd be happy to donate to the school's fundraiser.
abbreviation
verb
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to take (a person of the opposite sex) as a husband or wife; marry
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(tr) to join (two people) in matrimony
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(tr) to unite closely
abbreviation
contraction
Usage
See contraction.
Other Word Forms
- interwed verb (used without object)interwed, interwedded, interwedding
- rewed verb
- unwed adjective
Etymology
Origin of wed
First recorded before 900; Middle English wedde, Old English weddian “to pledge, marry, get married”; cognate with German wetten “to bet,” Old Norse vethja “to pledge”
Example Sentences
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“Dance like nobody’s watching” was always sound advice for anyone hesitant to let loose at a club, concert or wedding.
The Strand assemblage, a cozy affair held amid shelves of leather-bound first editions in a room that frequently hosts weddings, drew people of all ages, mostly of the female variety.
From Los Angeles Times
"We have strong characters who drive the narrative. In some shows now there isn't even a wedding at the end because, hey, this is 2025."
From BBC
Look ahead to the new year or a few years out and make sure you’re prepared for big expenses on the horizon such as medical needs, schooling for children, weddings or vacations, Smolkin said.
From MarketWatch
She worked in the food and restaurant industry for 20 years before she pivoted to event planning after her wedding to her first husband in 1986.
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