Wed Meaning in English
word
/ˈwɛd/
wed
/wˈɛd/
wed
Definition
To get married or to perform a marriage ceremony. It is mainly used in formal or literary contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Wed' is old-fashioned and formal; it's often seen in news headlines ('Couple to wed'), wedding invitations, or literature. In everyday conversation, people usually use 'marry.' 'Wed' can be active (to wed someone) or passive (be wed to).
Spanish: casarse - desposarPortuguese (BR): casar - desposarPortuguese (PT): casar - desposarChinese (Simplified): 结婚Chinese (Traditional): 結婚Hindi: विवाह करनाArabic: تزوجBengali: বিবাহ করাRussian: вступать в брак - жениться - выходить замужJapanese: 結婚するVietnamese: kết hônKorean: 결혼하다Turkish: evlenmekUrdu: شادی کرناIndonesian: menikah
Example Sentences
They will wed next spring.
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The couple was wed by a local judge.
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She dreams to wed her childhood sweetheart.
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The royal couple is set to wed in a grand palace ceremony.
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In old movies, people often say, 'Will you wed me?' instead of 'Will you marry me?'
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They chose to wed quietly without a big celebration.
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