{"def":{"short":"to give a souvenir (betrothal present), i.e., betroth","long":["to be promised in marriage, be betrothed"]},"deriv":"from a derivative of G3415","pronun":{"ipa":"m.neˈstɛβ.o","ipa_mod":"m.ne̞ˈstev.ow","sbl":"mnēsteuō","dic":"m-nay-STEV-oh","dic_mod":"m-nay-STAVE-oh"},"see":["G3415"],"comment":"Unlike modern day engagement, betrothal always ends in marriage. Consider how Joseph intended to put Mary away privately instead of calling off the marriage (Matthew 1:19)."}