betroth — to formally engage (someone) to be married
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to formally engage (someone) to be married
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈtroʊθ/
Korean meaning: 정식으로 약혼시키다, 혼약을 맺다
Korean pronunciation: 비**트**로스
Example Sentences
- In the historical drama, the young duke was betrothed to three different princesses before he turned 18.
- She was betrothed to her childhood friend in an arranged marriage.
- The wealthy businessman tried to betroth his cat to the neighbor's poodle for a 'royal wedding'.
betroth
VERB//bɪˈtroʊθ//
to formally engage (someone) to be married
to formally engage (someone) to be married
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With sacred oath they betroth, witnessing nature's growth
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Origin
중세 영어 'bitreuthen'에서 유래. 'be-'(완전히)와 'troth'(신의, 맹세)가 결합되어 '완전한 맹세를 하다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“In the historical drama, the young duke was betrothed to three different princesses before he turned 18.”
“She was betrothed to her childhood friend in an arranged marriage.”
“The wealthy businessman tried to betroth his cat to the neighbor's poodle for a 'royal wedding'.”
“In medieval times, nobles were often betrothed for political alliances.”
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