Marry

/ˈmɛri/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to enter into a marriage with someone.

They decided to marry in a small ceremony on the beach.

to unite or join together, especially in a way that is harmonious.

The chef aims to marry different flavors to create a unique dish.

to combine or associate two concepts or entities.

The artist wanted to marry traditional techniques with modern styles.

Middle English 'marien', from Old French 'marier', from Latin 'maritare'.

married life

The state of being married and the lifestyle associated with it.

marry off

To arrange for someone to be married.

marry into

To enter a family through marriage.

marriage

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners.

wedding

A ceremony in which two people are married.

spouse

A husband or wife.

To get hitched

They're getting hitched next summer.

To tie the knot

After two years of dating, they finally decided to tie the knot.