Marriage

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

After dating for five years, they decided to tie the knot next summer.

to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

John caused quite a scandal when he married a woman half his age.People said he had robbed the cradle.

to propose someone to join one in marriage

James nervously popped the question to his girlfriend during a romantic dinner.

to abandon the person one is supposed to marry at the last possible moment before the ceremony

After realizing she didn't truly love him, she made the difficult decision of leaving him at the altar.

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

After dating for several years, Sarah and John finally decided to get hitched in a beautiful beach.

used to refer to a woman who is unmarried despite being older than the typical age traditionally associated with marriage

Despite her successful career and fulfilling life, Jane's relatives often make insensitive comments about her being on the shelf.

to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

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to marry someone primarily for their wealth or financial status rather than for love or other personal reasons

David's uncle married money when he wed a rich woman who owned a big company.

to get married with a girl or woman one has been dating

Daniel knew he had to make an honest woman of Rachel when they discovered she was expecting their child, so he proposed and they had a beautiful wedding ceremony.

a relatively short-lived first marriage that serves as a learning experience for one or both partners

After college, Nicole and John got married, but it turned out to be a starter marriage as they soon realized they wanted different things in life and decided to go their separate ways.