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Meaning of marry

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

marry

Pronunciation:/ˈmæɹɪ//ˈmeɹi/

verb

Definitions

  1. To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.

    Example: Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry.

  2. (in passive) To be joined to (someone) as spouse according to law or custom.

    Example: His daughter was married some five years ago to a tailor's apprentice.

  3. To arrange for the marriage of; to give away as wife or husband.

    Example: He was eager to marry his daughter to a nobleman.

  4. To take as husband or wife.

    Example: In some cultures, it is acceptable for an uncle to marry his niece.