marry

The word “marry” means to become someone's husband or wife in a legal or religious ceremony. In plain terms, to become husband and wife, or figuratively, to blend two things together well.

“Marry” is pronounced MA-ree (/ˈmæɹi/ in IPA).

Here is “marry” used in a sentence: “They plan to marry next June.”

Words with a similar meaning to “marry” include bewed, conjoin, couple, espouse, handfast and hitch.

The opposite of “marry” — its antonyms — are divorce and separate.

“Marry” is a verb.

The word “marry” comes from Latin. From Old French "marier," from Latin "maritare," related to "maritus" meaning husband.

“Marry” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

Both mean to enter marriage, and they are largely interchangeable. 'Wed' is the older, more formal and literary word, common in headlines and vows, while 'marry' is the everyday term used in ordinary conversation. You might read that a couple 'wed' but say that friends are getting married.

To marry someone is to become their husband or wife through a legal or religious ceremony that formally joins two people as a couple. The act creates recognised rights and duties between partners, and is usually marked by a wedding attended by family, friends, and an official who conducts it.

Yes. 'Marry' works two ways: a couple marry each other, and the official who conducts the ceremony also marries them. So a priest, registrar, or celebrant can 'marry' a couple, meaning they perform the service that legally or religiously unites them.