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The correct spelling is marries.
How to pronounce marries
verb
Say it like: Mar-ree-s
The correct spelling is marries. To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. For example: "Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry."
Usage Examples
“Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry.”
“His daughter was married some five years ago to a tailor's apprentice.”
“He was eager to marry his daughter to a nobleman.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.
- 2.(in passive) To be joined to (someone) as spouse according to law or custom.
- 3.To arrange for the marriage of; to give away as wife or husband.
- 4.To take as husband or wife.
- 5.To unite; to join together into a close union.
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