wed

Meanings

• noun

  The day of a marriage ceremony.

• verb

  To join or unite by a marriage.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɛd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=424781"

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Synonyms

marry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wed
sled , led , red , dead

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Variants

List of all variants of wed that leads to same result
wed , wedded , wedder , wedders , wedding , weds , We , Wed

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Etymology

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Old English wēd, wēdan, meaning 'to wed, marry'. Derived from wif, wife.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wed' comes from the Old English word 'wēd'.

2. In many Western cultures, the bride traditionally wears a white wedding dress.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'wedding' in English was in the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman, typically as partners in a relationship.

2. wedding ceremony: A marriage ceremony, typically including an exchange of vows, a ring exchange, and a reception.

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Culture

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In Western culture, weddings are traditionally celebrated with a ceremony where two people make vows to each other and exchange rings. The wedding ceremony often includes the exchange of marriage vows, the giving and receiving of a ring, and the signing of a marriage license.

How to Memorize "wed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wedding ceremony with a bride and groom exchanging vows and rings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wed' with the idea of a wedding ceremony and the joining of two people in marriage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wed is what a couple does to get married and start their life together.'

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