Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun betrothal

2 senses of betrothal

Sense 1
betrothal, troth, engagement -- (a mutual promise to marry)
       => promise -- (a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future)

Sense 2
betrothal, espousal -- (the act of becoming betrothed or engaged)
       => ritual, rite -- (any customary observance or practice)