Synonyms for
Marries
Definition
to legally become a husband or wife
Synonyms & similar words
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- marries a person
- marries for love
- marries for money
- marries a second time
- marries off
- marries into a family
- marries the boss
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'marries' is often used in the third-person singular present tense. It can also refer to the act of joining or combining things effectively.
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Example sentences
- My parents got married in Hawaii.
- It is important to love the person you are going to marry.
- I hope to marry my best friend someday.
- The wedding ceremony was beautiful and emotional.
- After they got married, they bought a house together.
Quotes
"A man marries to have a home, but also because he doesn't want to be bothered with sex and all that sort of thing." - W. Somerset Maugham
"A good marriage is like a casserole, only those responsible for it really know what goes in it." - Anonymous
"A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short." - Andre Maurois