marry (Meaning)
marry (v)
take in marriage
perform a marriage ceremony
marry (v. t.)
To unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining, as a man and a woman, for life; to constitute (a man and a woman) husband and wife according to the laws or customs of the place.
To join according to law, (a man) to a woman as his wife, or (a woman) to a man as her husband. See the Note to def. 4.
To dispose of in wedlock; to give away as wife.
To take for husband or wife. See the Note below.
Figuratively, to unite in the closest and most endearing relation.
marry (v. i.)
To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.
marry (interj.)
Indeed ! in truth ! -- a term of asseveration said to have been derived from the practice of swearing by the Virgin Mary.
Synonyms & Antonyms of marry
marry Sentence Examples
- Sarah and John plan to marry in the garden next summer.
- The priest pronounced them man and wife, and they were officially married.
- The couple decided to marry despite facing opposition from their families.
- The mayor refused to marry same-sex couples, citing his religious beliefs.
- The newlyweds exchanged vows and rings, symbolizing their commitment to marry each other.
- The bride wore a beautiful white dress and carried a bouquet of flowers as she married her beloved.
- The groom's father gave a heartfelt speech at the marriage reception, expressing his joy for the newlyweds.
- The couple invited close friends and family to witness their marriage ceremony.
- The couple's friends and family toasted to their happiness and wished them a long and happy marriage.
- The marriage proposal came as a complete surprise, but the woman happily accepted and the couple married a few months later.
FAQs About the word marry
take in marriage, perform a marriage ceremonyTo unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining, as a man and a woman, for life; to constitute
connect,wed, mate,match,unite
divorce,separate (from), separate (from), divorce,,
Sarah and John plan to marry in the garden next summer.
The priest pronounced them man and wife, and they were officially married.
The couple decided to marry despite facing opposition from their families.
The mayor refused to marry same-sex couples, citing his religious beliefs.
