Affiancing: meaning, definitions and examples

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affiancing

 

[ ษ™หˆfaษชษ™nsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

engagement agreement

Affiancing refers to the act of promising to marry someone, typically in a formal or serious manner. It involves a commitment to enter into a marriage contract at a future date. The term is derived from the word 'affiance,' which signifies a promise or engagement between partners. This term is often used in a romantic context, emphasizing the planned future union of two individuals. Historically, affiancing has been an important cultural ritual, symbolizing the intentions of the couple to join their lives together.

Synonyms

betrothal, engagement, promise.

Examples of usage

  • They began affiancing after their third date.
  • The couple publicly announced their affiancing at the family gathering.
  • Affiancing is just the first step toward a lifetime commitment.

Translations

Translations of the word "affiancing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prometendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคšเคจเคฌเคฆเฅเคง เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verloben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjanjikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ั†ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zobowiฤ…zywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด„ๆŸใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท promettre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prometer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaat etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ์†ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slibovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sฤพubovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฟ่ฏบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obljubljati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loforรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒำ™ะดะต ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™d vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prometer

Etymology

The word 'affiance' originates from the Old French term 'afiancer,' which means to pledge or promise. The prefix 'a-' pertains to a direction or movement towards a particular state, while the root '-fiancer' is derived from the Latin 'fidere,' which means to trust or to believe. This linguistic evolution reflects the underlying meanings of commitment and faith inherent in the act of affiancing. Traditionally, the practice of affiancing has deep cultural roots, where families would often be involved in the engagement process, emphasizing the social and familial aspects of marriage. In various cultures, affiancing rituals have included exchanges of gifts, formal announcements, and blessings from family and community, showcasing the significance of this promise in human relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,214, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.