English dictionary
wed
verbPronunciation
/ˈwɛd/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.
- To take as one's spouse.
- To take a spouse.
- To join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.
- To take to oneself and support; to espouse.
- To wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.
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.