| 释义 | View usage for: (bɪtroʊðəl) Word forms: plural betrothalsvariable nounA betrothal is an agreement to be married.[old-fashioned] Synonyms: engagement, promise, vow, plight More Synonyms of betrothalbetrothal in British English (bɪˈtrəʊðəl) noun1. engagement to be married 2. a mutual promise to marrybetrothal in American English (biˈtrɔθəl; biˈtroʊðəl; bɪˈtrɔθəl; bɪˈtroʊðəl)   noun  a betrothing or being betrothed; mutual pledge to marry; engagementIt could be the same one I encountered on the road the night before the Prince's betrothal.Perhaps we should have felt glad of an unseen power urging the Narcheska to make strong her betrothal to the Prince.He wrote, `I was saddened to see that your injury prevented you from joining in the dancing at my betrothal festivities.The family can't celebrate Dasha's betrothal, because they're so worried about you.Examples of 'betrothal' in a sentencebetrothal (old-fashioned) The betrothal was secret. Synonyms plight espousal (archaic) troth affiancing betrothing marriage contractAdditional synonymsDefinition  a marriage or engagement ceremonySynonyms engagement,  marriage,  wedding,  plighting,  espousing (archaic),  nuptials,  betrothal (old-fashioned),  affiancing,  betrothing (archaic)Definition an undertaking to do or not do something If you make a promise, you should keep it.Synonyms guarantee,  word,  bond,  vow,  commitment,  pledge,  undertaking,  assurance,  engagement,  compact,  oath,  covenant,  word of honourDefinition a solemn and binding promise Most people still take their marriage vows seriously.Synonyms promise,  commitment,  pledge,  oath,  profession,  troth (archaic), avowalbetraybetrayalbetrayerbetrothalbetrothedbetterbetterment
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