wed
word
/ˈwɛd/
/wˈɛd/
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.
basic
The couple was wed by a local judge.
basic
She dreams to wed her childhood sweetheart.
basic
The royal couple is set to wed in a grand palace ceremony.
natural
In old movies, people often say, 'Will you wed me?' instead of 'Will you marry me?'
natural
They chose to wed quietly without a big celebration.
natural