Finesentence logo

Remarry: meaning, definitions and examples

💍
Add to dictionary

remarry

 

[ riːˈmɛri ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal status

To remarry means to marry again after having been married before, either after divorce or the death of a spouse. This term implies that the individual has previously been in a marital union that has ended. People may choose to remarry for various reasons, including companionship, love, or to build a family again. Remarrying can also involve emotional complexities, especially if children from the previous marriage are involved.

Synonyms

marry again, re-wed

Examples of usage

  • After his divorce, he decided to remarry.
  • She plans to remarry next summer.
  • Some people find it easier to remarry after a loss than others.
  • They decided to remarry in a small ceremony.

Translations

Translations of the word "remarry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 casar novamente

🇮🇳 फिर से शादी करना

🇩🇪 wieder heiraten

🇮🇩 menikah lagi

🇺🇦 одружитися повторно

🇵🇱 ponownie wyjść za mąż

🇯🇵 再婚する

🇫🇷 se remarier

🇪🇸 volver a casarse

🇹🇷 yeniden evlenmek

🇰🇷 재혼하다

🇸🇦 الزواج مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu se oženit

🇸🇰 znovu sa oženiť

🇨🇳 再婚

🇸🇮 ponovno poročiti

🇮🇸 giftast aftur

🇰🇿 қайта некеге тұру

🇬🇪 მეორედ დაქორწინება

🇦🇿 təkrar evlənmək

🇲🇽 volver a casarse

Word origin

The word 'remarry' is formed by the prefix 're-' indicating repetition, and the verb 'marry,' which comes from the Old French 'marier' meaning 'to marry or unite in marriage'. The etymology can be traced further back to the Latin 'maritare', which means 'to wed'. The prefix 're-' has been used in English since at least the 14th century to signify doing something again. The concept of remarrying has evolved over time, particularly in relation to changing societal attitudes towards marriage, divorce, and family structure, especially from the late 20th century onward. As societal norms progressed, the unconditional stigma around remarrying diminished, making it a common practice for individuals seeking new commitments after previous unions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,842, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.