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marries

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. 1.To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.
  2. 2.(in passive) To be joined to (someone) as spouse according to law or custom.
  3. 3.To arrange for the marriage of; to give away as wife or husband.
  4. 4.To take as husband or wife.
  5. 5.To unite; to join together into a close union.

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