Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-have-and-to-hold
Phrase
/tə ˈhæv ənd tə hoʊld/
Definition
A phrase traditionally used in marriage vows, expressing commitment and loyalty between partners.
Examples
- In their wedding ceremony, they exchanged vows that included the phrase, ‘to have and to hold.’
- This bond is meant to last ‘for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health.’
Meaning
The expression signifies a promise to care for and support one’s partner in both good times and bad, reflecting a deep emotional bond.
Synonyms
- commitment
- fidelity
- loyalty
