Betrothed Meaning

/bɪˈtɹəʊðd/
C2

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verbsimple past and past participle of betroth

adjEngaged to be married.

The princess was betrothed to a prince who lived a great way off.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The young couple announced their engagement, and soon they will become ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young couple was ____ and planned to marry in the early summer.

From Middle English, equivalent to betroth + -ed.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The young couple announced their engagement, and soon they will become ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young couple was ____ and planned to marry in the early summer.

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