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marrying

/ˈmæɹiɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.

Examples :

"Neither of her daughters showed any desire to marry."
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Related Words

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interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

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matrimony noun

/ˈmatɹɪməni/ /ˈmætɹɪmoʊni/

Marriage; the state of being married.

"After years of dating, they decided to enter into matrimony with a beautiful wedding ceremony. "

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alongside adverb

/ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/

Along the side; by the side; side by side with.

"Ahoy! Bring your boat alongside mine."

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plainsong noun

/ˈpleɪnsɔŋ/

A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.

"The monks' voices filled the ancient church, chanting the ethereal sounds of plainsong in a meditative rhythm. "

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daughters noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚz/ /ˈdɔːtəz/ /ˈdɔ.tɚz/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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conjugal adjective

/ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ /kənˈdʒuːɡəl/

Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses; connubial.

"The couple enjoyed their conjugal life together, sharing responsibilities and affection. "

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connubial adjective

/kəˈnuːbiəl/ /kɑˈnjuːbiəl/

Of or relating to the state of being married.

"The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, reflecting on their long and happy connubial life together. "

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stressful adjective

/ˈstɹɛsfəl/

Irritating; causing stress.

"The long commute was very stressful. "

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acceptable adjective

/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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according verb

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ /ə.ˈkɔɹd.ɪŋ/

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

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reception noun

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/

The act of receiving.

"The reception of the new student was warm and welcoming. "