Meaning & Definition of word "Marry"

Marry

/ˈmɛri/

verb:

  • 1. to enter into a marriage with someone.
    • Example: They decided to marry in a small ceremony on the beach.
  • 2. to unite or join together, especially in a way that is harmonious.
    • Example: The chef aims to marry different flavors to create a unique dish.
  • 3. to combine or associate two concepts or entities.
    • Example: The artist wanted to marry traditional techniques with modern styles.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of marry

Meaning: To get hitched

Example Sentence: They're getting hitched next summer.

Meaning: To tie the knot

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