Engagement

usgb/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
noun

A formal agreement to get married.

They announced their engagement at the family gathering.
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  • announce an engagement
  • break off an engagement
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Romantic Commitment

Reflects a promise to marry, often with a sense of formality and celebration.

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Their engagement was followed by a festive party.
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Not Always Permanent

Some engagements end without marriage, and the term can imply uncertainty.

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They called off their engagement after a year.
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