💒marry

verb
/ˈmæri/

Meaning

To join in marriage; to take someone as a spouse.
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony

Example Sentences

They plan to marry next spring.

They plan to marry next summer.

Example Expressions

marry into

Synonyms

wed, unite, espouse, join, tie the knot
Entry 1
wed, unite, espouse, join
Entry 2
wed, unite, join, tie the knot

Antonyms

divorce, separate, split up
Entry 1
divorce, separate
Entry 2
divorce, separate, split up

Collocations

marry someone, plan to marry, marry into a family, decide to marry, marry young, get married, marry into, happily married
Entry 1
marry someone, plan to marry, marry into a family, decide to marry
Entry 2
marry young, get married, marry into, happily married

More Example Sentences

Girls under 18 are not allowed to marry.

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