Definitions

1. noun

The social union or legal contract between two people that is recognized by law as a relationship between spouses, or a similar relationship between partners of the same sex or of different sexes.

“The couple decided to celebrate their 25th marriage anniversary with a grand party.”

2. noun

The act of getting married, or the process of forming a legally recognized relationship between two people.

“After several years of dating, they finally got engaged and prepared for their marriage.”

3. noun

The state of being married, or the quality of being a married person.

“As a married person, he had to consider his partner’s opinions and feelings in his decisions.”

4. verb

To unite or join two people in a legally recognized relationship, especially in a wedding ceremony.

“The couple was married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by their friends and family.”

5. verb

To become the spouse or partner of someone, especially in a wedding ceremony.

“She married him last year, and they have been living together ever since.”

6. verb

To become one or joined as in marriage.

“The two companies will be married to form a new entity.”