Synonyms for

Marries

Verb / ˈmeri:z / Another word for marries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to legally become a husband or wife

Synonyms & similar words

getmarried hookupwith splice gethitchedwith wed tie marry conjoin espouse weds unites joins

Synonyms by register

Formal

weds espouses joins unites

Informal

ties the knot gets hitched shacks up with gets spliced

Literary

plights bonds joins in matrimony

Antonyms

divorces separates annuls dissolves part unites

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

noun marriage
verb marry
adjective marital

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.

Example sentences

  1. My parents got married in Hawaii.
  2. It is important to love the person you are going to marry.
  3. I hope to marry my best friend someday.
  4. The wedding ceremony was beautiful and emotional.
  5. 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

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