Definition of "wed" in Anglais

verb

1. (transitive) To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

   • The priest wed the couple.

2. (transitive) To take as one's spouse.

   • She wed her first love.

3. (intransitive) To take a spouse.

4. (reciprocal) To take each other as a spouse.

   • They will wed in the summer.

5. (figuratively, transitive) To join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.

   • I'm not wedded to this proposal; suggest an alternative.

6. (figurative, intransitive) To take to oneself and support; to espouse.

7. (Northern England, Scotland) To wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.

   • I'd wed my head on that.