Synonyms for

Marrying

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

Definition

Marrying means to become a husband or wife by participating in a wedding ceremony.

Synonyms & similar words

getmarried hookupwith splice gethitchedwith wed tie marry conjoin espouse wedding uniting conjoining pledging committing partnering

Synonyms by register

Formal

espousing wed joining in matrimony uniting

Informal

tying the knot getting hitched shacking up coupling up

Literary

betrothing plighting conjoining

Antonyms

divorcing separating parting splitting unjoining annulling

Common collocations

  • marrying for love
  • marrying for money
  • marrying someone
  • marrying off
  • marrying into
  • marrying again
  • marrying young

Word family

noun marriage
verb marry
adjective marital
adverb maritally

Usage note

The present participle 'marrying' is often used in phrases like 'marrying off a daughter' or 'marrying into a wealthy family'. It can also refer to the act of combining or uniting two things.

Example sentences

  1. John and Jane are marrying in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.
  2. My parents have been happily married for over 30 years.
  3. I can't wait to marry the love of my life.
  4. Marrying someone means making a lifelong commitment to them.
  5. The priest will be marrying the couple in the church.

Quotes

  • 'Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.' - Josh Billings
  • 'Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.' - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
  • 'Marrying an unbeliever is like playing before a loaded gun; you don't know when or where it's going to go off.' - Paul Washer

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