Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
betrothal
noun
/bɪˈθroʊ.ðəl/
Definition
A formal agreement to marry; an engagement.
Examples
- Her betrothal to him was celebrated with a grand party.
- The couple announced their betrothal after a long courtship.
Meaning
The act of promising or agreeing to marry someone in the future.
Synonyms
- engagement
- espousal
- promise
