B2verbformalrelationshipsmedia
US/wed/
UK/wed/
to marry someone; used mainly in newspapers or formal writing
In context
The couple will wed in a small ceremony in Hoi An next spring.
The famous actor wed his childhood friend last weekend.
They were wed in the village where they had first met.
Words that go with wed
adverb + verb
- newly wedThe newly wed couple left for Phu Quoc.
- secretly wedThe singer secretly wed her manager.
verb + preposition
- wed inThey plan to wed in June.
- set to wedThe two stars are set to wed next year.
- wed atThe pair will wed at a beach resort.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They will wed with each other next month.Correct: They will wed next month.