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get married

idiom
Meaning

To become someone's husband, wife, or legal partner in a special ceremony.


Examples
SIMPLE

They plan to get married next summer.

CONTEXTUAL

After dating for five years, they finally decided to get married in a small ceremony with their closest friends.

COMPLEX

Despite the many challenges they faced throughout their long engagement, the couple remained committed to their goal to get married in the spring.

Last updated April 22, 2026