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Meaning of Marry
The primary meaning of the word "Marry" is to enter into a legally recognized union between two people, typically as husband and wife.
Definitions
- To enter into a legally recognized union between two people, typically as husband and wife
- To give someone in marriage to another person
- To take a husband or wife
Etymology of Marry
The word "Marry" originates from Old English "mærian" and "mærrigan", which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "marijan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "mer-", meaning "to borrow" or "to lend"
Historically, the word "Marry" was used to describe the act of giving someone in marriage, but its meaning has evolved over time to include the modern concept of marriage as a union between two consenting adults
Example Uses
- She decided to marry her long-time boyfriend after five years of dating
- The couple got married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony
- He asked her to marry him, and she said yes