MARRIED

/ˈmæɹ.ɪd/

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Definition

/ˈmæɹ.ɪd/

noun

adjective

In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.
Showing commitment or devotion normally reserved for a spouse
“married to one's work.”

verb

To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.
“Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry.”
(in passive) To be joined to (someone) as spouse according to law or custom.
“His daughter was married some five years ago to a tailor's apprentice.”
To arrange for the marriage of; to give away as wife or husband.
“He was eager to marry his daughter to a nobleman.”
To take as husband or wife.
“In some cultures, it is acceptable for an uncle to marry his niece.”
To unite; to join together into a close union.
“The attempt to marry medieval plainsong with speed metal produced interesting results.”