verb
marry
MAR-ee/ˈmæri/
To unite people as spouses.
The judge marries the couple in a small courthouse ceremony.
Etymology
Latin maritare meant to wed or give someone in marriage and was formed from maritus, “husband,” whose origin is uncertain. English marry also expressed entering that relationship oneself under law or custom.
In context
is an empath says to her I'm sorry to tell you this Emily but um you're not allowed to marry your daddy there's a law against that um you can't marry anybody in your own family
More examples
- They plan to marry next spring.
- She married her college sweetheart.
- Our friend is marrying us on Saturday.
Forms
marry · marries · married · marrying
marriage noun — A legally or ceremonially recognized union of spouses.
Similar words
- wed
- More formal than marry, often used in wedding announcements.