Betroth

Pronunciation: /bɛˈtɹɑθ/

Betroth (verb)

  1. To promise to marry someone in the future, usually by agreement between families.
  2. To set up a marriage plan for two people, often as part of a social or political agreement.

Examples

  • They betrothed each other with a promise of marriage.
  • She betrothed him after they agreed to marry.