wed

/ˈwɛd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: weds · wedded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

Verb

Examples

The priest wed the couple.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To take as one's spouse.

Verb

Examples

She wed her first love.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wed” mean?

To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

Is “wed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.