📜betrothal

noun
/bɪˈtroʊðəl/

Meaning

The formal engagement to be married.

Example Sentences

Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.

Synonyms

engagement, promise, commitment, pledge

Antonyms

separation, breakup, annulment

Collocations

betrothal ceremony, announce betrothal, formal betrothal

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