betrothed
pronunciation
How to pronounce betrothed in British English:
UK [bɪˈtrəʊðd]
How to pronounce betrothed in American English:
US [bɪˈtroʊðd]
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- Noun:
- the person to whom you are engaged
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- Adjective:
- pledged to be married
Word Origin
- betrothed (adj.)
- 1530s, past participle adjective from betroth (v.). As a noun, in use by 1580s.
Example
- 1. Why didn 't you tell me you were my betrothed ?
- 2. Betrothed ? Since the day you were born .
- 3. He betrothed his daughter to a rich man .
- 4. The lovely young creature l mentioned is betrothed .
- 5. If I delay , she will become betrothed another and lost me forever .