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marry

verb
/ˈmæri/

Meaning

to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
To join in marriage; to take someone as a spouse.

Example Sentences

They plan to marry next summer.

They plan to marry next spring.

Example Expressions

marry into

Synonyms

wed, unite, join, tie the knot, espouse
Entry 1
wed, unite, join, tie the knot
Entry 2
wed, unite, espouse, join

Antonyms

divorce, separate, split up
Entry 1
divorce, separate, split up
Entry 2
divorce, separate

Collocations

marry young, get married, marry into, happily married, marry someone, plan to marry, marry into a family, decide to marry
Entry 1
marry young, get married, marry into, happily married
Entry 2
marry someone, plan to marry, marry into a family, decide to marry

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to carry out a task badly or carelessly
to pursue or harass someone persistently
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came before something in time, order, or position
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something

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