Wed

verb

/ˈwɛd/

Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.verbTo perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

"The priest wed the couple."

2.verbTo take as one's spouse.

"She wed her first love."

3.verbTo take a spouse.

4.verbTo join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.

"I'm not wedded to this proposal; suggest an alternative."

5.verbTo take to oneself and support; to espouse.

6.verbTo wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.

"I'd wed my head on that."

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