Basic Details
Word: Marry
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To join together in a legal or formal relationship, usually as husband and wife.
Synonyms: Wed, unite, join
Antonyms: Divorce, separate
Idioms and Phrases
- Marry into money: To marry a person who is wealthy. Example: "After she married into money, she had a luxurious lifestyle."
- Marry off: To arrange for someone to get married, often to someone else. Example: "Her parents wanted to marry her off to a suitable partner."
Usage Examples
Example 1: They decided to marry in a beautiful garden surrounded by flowers.
Example 2: After dating for several years, he finally asked her to marry him.
Example 3: Many cultures have unique traditions when people marry and celebrate their love.
Fun Fact
The word "marry" comes from the Old French word "marier," which means to 'concede in marriage', and is also related to the Latin "maritare." This shows how marriage has been an important part of society for centuries!
Famous Quote
"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." - Victor Hugo
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "marry" mean?
a) To become friends
b) To join in a legal relationship
c) To travel together
d) To have a party
Answer: b) To join in a legal relationship
2. Which of these is a synonym of "marry"?
a) Discuss
b) Wed
c) Meet
d) Call
Answer: b) Wed
3. Which sentence uses "marry" correctly?
a) They plan to marry next summer.
b) I will marry ice cream for dessert.
c) She wants to marry her new car.
d) The dog will marry with the cat.
Answer: a) They plan to marry next summer.
4. Which idiom means to marry someone wealthy?
a) Marry into money
b) Marry off
c) Love is in the air
d) Love at first sight
Answer: a) Marry into money
5. What is the opposite of "marry"?
a) Wed
b) Divorce
c) Unite
d) Join
Answer: b) Divorce
