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Definition of betroth

betroth

/bɪˈtɹoʊð/
be · troth
Adjective:betrothed
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Past Simple:betrothed
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Past Participle:betrothed
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Present Participle:betrothing
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betroth Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To formally engage or promise in marriage; to affiance.

Example

"In medieval aristocratic families, parents would often betroth their children at a young age to secure political alliances."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, the active verb 'betroth' is formal or archaic and is most commonly encountered in the passive voice ('be betrothed to') or in historical and literary contexts.

• Rhymes for betroth

• Nearby Words

betray
betrayal
betrayer
betroth
betrothal
betrothed
betta

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English bitreuthen, formed from the prefix be- and treowth ('truth, fidelity, or pledge'), from Old English treowth.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Betroth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/betroth
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