marrying

VERB

become husband and wife in legal ceremony

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catch join wed

STRONG

ally associate bond combine conjoin conjugate contract couple espouse knit land link match mate merge pledge promise relate tie unify unite yoke

WEAK

become one drop anchor get hitched get married lead to altar one plight one's troth settle down take vows tie the knot walk down aisle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divide separate

STRONG

break detach disconnect disjoin dissociate divorce fail loosen lose part uncouple unfasten

Example Sentences

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The hologram even joked how marrying Pam despite his nerves had been the "best decision I ever didn't make".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Before marrying Norton Utilities founder Peter Norton in 1983, Harris Norton taught bilingual education in public schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It is true that people — not just women — are marrying later than they used to, but that’s not because of being bullied by feminists into it.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

“That period was pivotal” for George, Mr. O’Malley writes, because he “filled a void in his life” by marrying, starting a family and forging new relationships in the community over the next 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“In marrying your nephew, I should not consider myself as quitting that sphere. He is a gentleman; I am a gentleman’s daughter; so far we are equal.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen