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.