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wed
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- pronunciation:
- wed
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
weds, wedding, wed, wedded |
| definition 1: |
to take as a spouse in a formal, legal ceremony; marry.
She will wed him in the spring.- synonyms:
- espouse, marry
- antonyms:
- divorce
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| definition 2: |
to join (a couple) in marriage.
The judge wed the couple in the bride's home.- synonyms:
- marry, unite
- antonyms:
- divorce
- similar words:
- bind, join
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| definition 3: |
to bind in firm commitment; unite.
- synonyms:
- marry, unite
- similar words:
- attach, bind, bond, commit, dedicate, fuse, join, mate, merge, pledge, splice, yoke
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| related words: |
couple, plight |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to take a spouse, or to join one another in marriage; marry.
She wed when she was very young.The couple wed at City Hall, with only a few friends present.- synonyms:
- marry, mate
- antonyms:
- divorce
- similar words:
- couple, pair
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| definition 2: |
to blend; unite.
The chef weds two spicy and exotic herbs in this surprisingly delicious salad dressing.- synonyms:
- blend, unite
- similar words:
- bond, combine, couple, fuse, join, merge, mingle
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