Wed to Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be very strongly attached or committed to an idea, belief, or way of doing something. Sometimes used literally to mean married to someone, but more often used figuratively.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or literary. Common collocations: 'wed to tradition', 'wed to old ways'. Can refer to stubbornness or unwillingness to change. Rarely used in everyday conversation except for special effect.
Example Sentences
He is wed to his job and spends all his time at the office.
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She is wed to the idea of moving abroad.
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Many politicians are wed to old ways of thinking.
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A lot of companies remain wed to tradition, even in a changing world.
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It's hard to work with someone so wed to their own opinions.
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He’s so wed to routine that any change throws him off.
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