Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
affiance
verb
/əˈfaɪəns/
Definition
To betroth or to promise in marriage; to engage or commit oneself to a future marriage with someone.
Examples
- The couple decided to affiance after dating for three years.
- He chose to affiance himself to her in a private ceremony.
Meaning
The term ‘affiance’ refers to the formal engagement or commitment made by two individuals to marry each other.
Synonyms
- betroth
- engage
- promise
- commit
