Synonyms for

Marry

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

Definition

to legally unite in marriage; to join in wedlock

Synonyms & similar words

tie gethitchedwith splice getmarried espouse wed conjoin hookupwith wed unite connect bond espouse partner mate

Synonyms by register

Formal

espouse wed join in matrimony

Informal

tie the knot get hitched shack up

Literary

plight troth take to wife

Antonyms

divorce separate part split unmarry dissociate

Common collocations

  • marry someone
  • marry for love
  • marry for money
  • marry again
  • marry into a family
  • marry off
  • marry a widow

Word family

noun marriage
verb marry
adjective married

Usage note

While 'marry' can be used transitively (e.g., 'He married her') or intransitively (e.g., 'They married'), the transitive use is more common in American English. In British English, 'They married' is often preferred over 'They married each other'.

Example sentences

  1. My parents decided to marry after dating for three years.
  2. I want to marry someone who makes me happy.
  3. In some countries, people can only marry someone of the opposite gender.
  4. They plan to marry in a beautiful beach ceremony.
  5. My sister and her fiancé will marry in a church next month.

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