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- [bih-trohth , -trawth]
- /bɪˈtroʊð, -ˈtrɔθ/
- /bɪˈtrəʊð/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-trohth , -trawth]
- /bɪˈtroʊð, -ˈtrɔθ/
Definitions of betroth word
- verb betroth to promise to marry or to give in marriage 3
- verb transitive betroth to promise to marry 3
- verb transitive betroth to promise in marriage 3
- verb with object betroth to arrange for the marriage of; affiance (usually used in passive constructions): The couple was betrothed with the approval of both families. 1
- verb with object betroth Archaic. to promise to marry. 1
- intransitive verb betroth promise in marriage 1
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Origin of betroth
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English betrouthe, variant of betreuthe (be- be- + treuthe truth; see troth)
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Parts of speech for Betroth
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
betroth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
betroth usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for betroth
verb betroth
- bind — If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- contract — A contract is a legal agreement, usually between two companies or between an employer and employee, which involves doing work for a stated sum of money.
- vow — a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment: marriage vows; a vow of secrecy.
- promise — a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one: unkept political promises.
- commit — If someone commits a crime or a sin, they do something illegal or bad.
Antonyms for betroth
verb betroth
- release — to lease again.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- divorce — a divorced man.
- break off — If part of something breaks off or if you break it off, it comes off or is removed by force.
- leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
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