betrothed
Engaged to be marriedEngaged to be married.
» The princess was betrothed to a prince who lived a great way off.
Die Prinzessin war einem Prinzen verlobt, der gar ferne lebte. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 sensesEngaged to be married.
the betrothed couple
publicly betrothed
pledged to be married
Examples
3 sentencesThe princess was betrothed to a prince who lived a great way off.
deDie Prinzessin war einem Prinzen verlobt, der gar ferne lebte. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
When the princess grew up she was betrothed to a prince who lived at a great distance.
ruКогда принцесса выросла, её обручили с принцем, который жил далеко от неё. — odexed
deWie die [Prinzessin] erwuchs, wurde sie weit über Feld an einen Königssohn versprochen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
But if he have betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.
Origin
From Middle English, equivalent to betroth + -ed.From Middle English, equivalent to betroth + -ed.
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Forms
more betrothed, most betrothed| Comparative | more betrothed Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form