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wed Synonyms

Another word for wed

Choosing another word for wed depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To take as a spouse or enter into marriage with; to get married.

Usage Example

"The couple plans to marry in a quiet ceremony by the coast next spring."

Strongest
marry
Strong
espouse
tie the knot
hitch

• verb (Context 2)

To join two people in marriage as an officiating minister or official.

Usage Example

"The local judge agreed to marry the pair at the historic courthouse."

Strongest
marry
Strong
unite
join

• verb (Context 3)

To combine or unite two desirable qualities, ideas, or elements into a harmonious whole; to be firmly devoted or attached to a concept (usually in the passive as "wedded to").

Usage Example

"The architect sought to marry modern sustainability with classical proportions."

Strongest
marry
unite
Strong
blend
combine
fuse
merge
integrate

Opposites of wed

The opposite of wed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

divorce
separate
sever
disconnect
split up
See all opposites of wed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wed
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