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wed
verb
To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.
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/ˈwɛd/ /ˈwɛd/
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verb
To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.
“The priest wed the couple.”
To take as one's spouse.
“She wed her first love.”
To take a spouse.
To join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.
“I'm not wedded to this proposal; suggest an alternative.”
To take to oneself and support; to espouse.
To wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.
“I'd wed my head on that.”
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Example Sentences
The priest wed the couple.
She wed her first love.
I'm not wedded to this proposal; suggest an alternative.
I'd wed my head on that.
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