Word: Marry

Pronunciation

/ˈmæri/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To unite in marriage; to take someone as a husband or wife. For example: “They decided to marry after a long engagement.”
  • Also used in passive form: “She was married to a wealthy businessman.”
• Verb: (v) To join or combine two things inseparably. For example: “The chef marries sweet and savory flavors in his dishes.”
• Verb: (archaic) To give (a woman) in marriage.

Phrases

• “Marry someone off” means to arrange for someone to get married, often with a sense of urgency or without their full consent.
• “To be/get married to someone” refers to the act of being united in marriage with someone.
• “Marry in haste, repent at leisure” is a proverb warning against rushing into marriage without due consideration.

Example Sentences

• Verb (marriage): “After dating for several years, they finally decided to marry.”
• Verb (combine): “The artist’s work marries traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.”
• Archival use: “In ancient times, daughters were often married off to forge political alliances.”

Synonyms

• Wed
• Unite
• Join
• Combine
• Tie the knot
• Get hitched
• Espouse