marries

mar-ries · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Joins in marriage; takes as a husband or wife.

  2. 2.

    Performs a marriage ceremony for; unites in matrimony.

  3. 3.

    Combines or joins together harmoniously.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    marries into — becomes part of a family through marriage
  • •
    marries up — combines or connects effectively

Related words

Antonyms: divorces
See also: marriage, married, marry, marrying
Synonyms: espouses, unites, weds

Etymology

Third person singular of marry, from Old French marier ("to wed"), from Latin maritare, from maritus ("husband").