get married

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡet ˈmærid/
US: /ˌɡet ˈmærid/

  1. To begin a marriage; to legally become husband and wife.

    1. They will get married next year in a small church. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you truly love each other, you should get married regardless of societal expectations. [ ] [ ]

  2. To perform or participate in a marriage ceremony.

    1. I want to get married on a beach in the summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many couples choose to get married in the spring, enjoying the blooming flowers and mild weather. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wed get hitched

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "get married" in English means: To begin a marriage; to legally become husband and wife., To perform or participate in a marriage ceremony..

The phonetic transcription of "get married" is /ˌɡet ˈmærid/ in British English and /ˌɡet ˈmærid/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "get married": wed, get hitched.

Example usage of "get married": "They will get married next year in a small church.". More examples on the page.