wed

/ˈwɛd/verb
Elementary
1

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

2

To take as one's spouse.

3

To take a spouse.

4

To take each other as a spouse.

5

To join or commit to, more or less permanently, as if in marriage.

6

To take to oneself and support; to espouse.

7

To wager, stake, bet, place a bet, make a wager.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing