AFFIANCE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

affiance

verb

Definition of affiance

as in to propose

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Recent Examples of affiance The two got engaged in 2014 and have remained affianced since. — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023 Alexandra Crotin, a rep for Stone, later confirmed to USA TODAY the actress and writer are now affianced. — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2019 Agreeing to be honored in a good friend’s wedding does not mean signing up to pay for expensive group vacations — no matter what the magazines and affianced tell you. — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2019 Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson became the subject of engagement rumors Monday afternoon with outlets reporting that they were recently affianced. — Nardine Saad, latimes.com, 11 June 2018 The newly affianced, reluctant to trouble one another with family problems, may rent substitutes for parents who are divorced, incarcerated, or mentally ill. — Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2018 If this woman decides to yell at you for becoming affianced, that’s a real opportunity for her fiancé to lovingly encourage her to amend her bad behavior. — Mallory Ortberg, Slate Magazine, 12 June 2017

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Verb

As part of the spinoff deal, Cion has proposed to invest $25 million as an anchor investor in the separate company.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
As the shooting sparked demonstrations for gun reform, Pearson joined two Democratic representatives—Justin Jones, also African American, and Gloria Johnson—to propose new gun-safety measures.

— Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of propose

Verb

Even promising discoveries can face delays when development teams struggle to keep complex projects on track.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Courts promise ‘extremely firm’ response Speaking in Lille, northern France, Darmanin said 149 people had been jailed nationwide as of Tuesday at noon.

— Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of promise

Verb

Netanyahu’s main challenger, former Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, opposes Palestinian statehood and has pledged to destroy Hamas’ military wing.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro made a tough-on-crime approach the cornerstone of his campaign and pledged to bring down food costs while Lula, trying to lure undecided voters, has invested in costly incentives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of pledge

Verb

In 1891, Mary, then 24, was betrothed to her second cousin once removed, Prince Albert, eldest son of the then Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII).

— Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
And Agnes is betrothed to the formidable Commander Weston, who runs the Eyes and has a secret history of domestic violence.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026

Definition of betroth

Verb

Foul trouble hit Miami early The Hurricanes committed 13 personal fouls in the first half.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
With support from Jeff Yass, a Pennsylvania hedge-fund billionaire who is committed to school vouchers, Abbott got detractors voted out of office.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of commit

Verb

Radar systems detect incoming threats and supply information that helps defensive missiles engage their targets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
At his suggestion, Gray began to dive into writings by Gilles Deleuze, bell hooks and Frantz Fanon, thinkers who engaged questions of difference, race and identity.

— Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of engage

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