marry — to become someone's husband or wife in a legal ceremony
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become someone's husband or wife in a legal ceremony
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeri/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to have married the neighbor's dog - they're always together!
- She married her college sweetheart last spring.
- He joked that he married his wife for her cooking skills.
marry
VERB[/ˈmeri/]
to become someone's husband or wife in a legal ceremony
Couple getting married at wedding ceremony
Marry with joy, then ferry away merry!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'marry' derives from Old French 'marier', which comes from Latin 'maritare' (to marry, join in marriage). This Latin verb is related to 'maritus' (husband), ultimately connected to the concept of union or bonding.
Breakdown
Latin 'maritare' (to marry) → Old French 'marier' → Middle English 'marien' → Modern English 'marry'. The Latin root 'maritus' (husband) contains the semantic foundation for the married state.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat seems to have married the neighbor's dog - they're always together!”
“She married her college sweetheart last spring.”
“He joked that he married his wife for her cooking skills.”
“They will marry in a small ceremony next month.”
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