Bespouse

/bɪˈspaʊz/ verb

To marry or take as a spouse; to betroth or become engaged to.

From Old English 'be-' (prefix) + 'spouse' (from Old French 'espose,' feminine past participle of 'espouser,' from Latin 'sponsus' meaning promised). The prefix intensifies the commitment.

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