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Betrothal

Noun CEFR B2
bɪˈtɹəʊ.ðəl

Definitions

  1. The act of betrothing.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“marriage betrothal”
“formal betrothal”
“announce⟳ a betrothal”
“Their betrothal was announced in the local newspaper.”
“The play⟳ ends with a wedding after a long betrothal.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Betrothals Betrothed betrothen Betrothing Betrothment Betrothments

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