fiance
Man with ring
A fiance is a person engaged to be married.
The word comes from French, where fiancé (with an acute accent) refers to an engaged man and fiancée to an engaged woman.
In English, both spellings appear, though the distinction is often ignored: Her fiance proposed last spring.
The term implies a formal commitment to marry.
Engaged to marry
- intendedPlanned or purposed
- partnerOne who shares activity
- bride-to-beEngaged woman awaiting marriage
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
beloved · couple · match · love · courtship · dating · suitor · paramour
Closed curve shape
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- espousalAdoption of a belief
prenuptial · announcement · diamond · solitaire · carat · setting · band · kneel
Formal event marking occasions
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- altarSacred ritual table
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- chapelSmall worship room
officiant · nuptials · matrimony · processional · bouquet · gown · tuxedo · bridesmaid
Commitment to act
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- bondBinding tie or connection
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
faithfulness · dedication · trust · pledge · covenant · troth · plight · steadfastness
betrothed
Engaged to marry
- intendedPlanned or purposed
- partnerOne who shares activity
- bride-to-beEngaged woman awaiting marriage
sweetheart · beloved · couple · match · love · courtship · dating · suitor · paramour · enamored
ring
Closed curve shape
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
espousal · prenuptial · announcement · diamond · solitaire · carat · setting · band · kneel · surprise
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
chapel · officiant · nuptials · matrimony · processional · bouquet · gown · tuxedo · bridesmaid · groomsman
promise
Commitment to act
loyalty · faithfulness · dedication · trust · pledge · covenant · troth · plight · steadfastness · constancy
planning
Arranging for future events
children · homeownership · wedding · career · relocation · savings · stability · life · dreams · aspirations
- French Loanwordsa la carte, ballet, a la mode, au revoir, bon appetit
- romancelove story, amor, love, boyfriend, courting
- Engagementsbetrothed, engagement, bride-to-be, engaged couple, intended
- partnerspartners, partner, business partners, business partner, associates
- Pre-Weddingengagement ring, proposal, engagement party, wedding date, bridal shower
- engaged couplebride-to-be, engagement ring
- 90 Day FianceReality show about international couples
- fiance visaEntry permit for betrothed
- fiancee visaImmigration document for intended spouses
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