marrier

mar·ry

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mar-ee]
- /ˈmær i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mar-ee]
- /ˈmær i/

Definitions of marrier word

verb with object marrier to take in marriage: After dating for five years, I finally asked her to marry me. 1
verb with object marrier to perform the marriage ceremonies for (two people); join in wedlock: The minister married Susan and Ed. 1
verb with object marrier to give in marriage; arrange the marriage of (often followed by off): Her father wants to marry her to his friend's son. They want to marry off all their children before selling their big home. 1
verb with object marrier to unite intimately: Common economic interests marry the two countries. 1
verb with object marrier to take as an intimate life partner by a formal exchange of promises in the manner of a traditional marriage ceremony. 1
verb with object marrier to combine, connect, or join so as to make more efficient, attractive, or profitable: The latest cameras marry automatic and manual features. A recent merger marries two of the nation's largest corporations. 1

See all 11 definitions of marrier

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Origin of marrier

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English marien < Old French marier < Latin marītāre to wed, derivative of marītus conjugal, akin to mās male (person)

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Parts of speech for Marrier

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Marrier

marrier popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

marrier usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for marrier

noun marrier

fiancee — a woman engaged to be married.
fiance — a man engaged to be married. Synonyms: future groom, future husband, future spouse, betrothed.

All 2 Synonyms of marrier