Wed

/wɛd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to marry; to join in marriage.

They decided to wed in a small ceremony in the garden.

to unite or bring together.

The artist aimed to wed traditional techniques with modern themes.

to commit to a partnership or union.

The couple has been wed for over a decade and still enjoys each other's company.

From Old English 'weddian' meaning 'to pledge' or 'to betroth'.

wedlock

The state of being married.

wedding bells

A metaphor for a wedding or marriage plans.

to wed one's fate

To commit oneself to a certain destiny or situation.

husband

A married man.

wife

A married woman.

marriage

The legal or formal union of two individuals.

To get married.

Are you planning to wed soon?

To pair up with someone.

Looks like those two are about to wed, if you know what I mean.