noun🔗ShareA hold, grasp; custody, power of confining or keeping."The detective kept the suspect in his handfast until the police car arrived. "lawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA contract, agreement, covenant; specifically betrothal, espousal."The young couple announced their handfast to their families, signifying their commitment to marry within the year. "familyritualculturetraditionhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pledge; to bind"The students handfasted themselves to the agreement to complete the project on time. "ritualtraditionfamilyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(obsolete or historical except Wicca) To betroth by joining hands, in order to allow for cohabitation before the celebration of marriage; to marry provisionally."Because they wished to live and work together on the farm during the harvest season, Sarah and Thomas decided to handfast for a year and a day before making a final commitment to marriage. "familyculturetraditionreligionhistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFast by contract; betrothed by joining hands."The couple was handfast, signifying their engagement and commitment to marry soon. "familyritualtraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareStrong; steadfast."Even when facing challenging tasks at work, her handfast determination always helped her succeed. "characterqualityattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
