Pronunciation: /əˈfaɪəns/
noun a formal engagement to marry
A1 My affiance to you is unwavering.
A2 Their affiance was evident in the way they looked at each other.
B1 The affiance between the two countries led to a strong alliance.
B2 Their affiance was put to the test during the difficult times.
C1 The affiance between the business partners was based on mutual trust and respect.
C2 The affiance of the political leaders was crucial in maintaining peace in the region.
verb to pledge or betroth oneself
A1 They affiance to be married next year.
A2 The couple affianced their love by exchanging rings.
B1 In some cultures, affiancing is a formal agreement before marriage.
B2 The families affianced their children in a traditional ceremony.
C1 The business partners affianced their commitment to the new venture.
C2 The treaty affianced peace between the two nations.
formal The couple decided to affiance themselves to each other in a traditional ceremony.
informal They're getting affianced next month, isn't that exciting?
slang I heard they're gonna put a ring on it and affiance for life.
figurative The company affianced with a new partner to expand their business reach.
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