Marry: meaning, definitions and examples

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marry

[ ˈmæri ]

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social

To legally or formally bind two people in marriage; to join in matrimony.

Synonyms

take vows, tie the knot, wed

Examples of usage

They decided to marry in a small ceremony.
Sarah and John are getting married next month.
I want to marry someone who shares my values and beliefs.

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figurative

To combine or unite in a close, loving relationship.

Synonyms

blend, harmonize, merge

Examples of usage

The flavors of the ingredients marry together perfectly in this dish.
Her passion for music and his love for painting marry beautifully in their collaborative projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "marry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 casar

🇮🇳 शादी करना

🇩🇪 heiraten

🇮🇩 menikah

🇺🇦 одружитися

🇵🇱 poślubić

🇯🇵 結婚する (けっこんする)

🇫🇷 se marier

🇪🇸 casarse

🇹🇷 evlenmek

🇰🇷 결혼하다 (gyeolhonhada)

🇸🇦 تزوج

🇨🇿 oženit se

🇸🇰 oženiť sa

🇨🇳 结婚 (jiéhūn)

🇸🇮 poročiti se

🇮🇸 giftast

🇰🇿 үйлену

🇬🇪 დაქორწინება

🇦🇿 evlənmək

🇲🇽 casarse

Word origin

The word 'marry' has its origins in Middle English, from the Old French word 'marier', which means 'to marry'. The concept of marriage has been a fundamental part of human societies throughout history, with various cultural and legal implications. The word has evolved to encompass not only the legal union of two individuals but also the idea of combining or uniting in a broader sense.