marries

Marries is the third-person singular present tense of the verb to marry. It denotes the act of joining in marriage with another person, typically through a ceremony and a formal recognition that makes the union legally or socially binding. The ceremony can be civil, religious, or in some cases both, and the process often involves agreement between the individuals, a license or contract, and registration with the relevant authorities.

In grammar, to marry someone means to become that person's spouse. The related forms include married (past tense), marrying (present participle), and marriage (noun). The phrase get married is common in everyday speech, as in "They will marry next year." The subject of the sentence is the person who performs the act of marrying or the couple who marries.

Legal and cultural contexts vary by jurisdiction. Many countries require age limits, consent, absence of impediments such as close relation, and a formal ceremony followed by registration. Increasingly, jurisdictions recognize same-sex marriages, though laws differ globally. Marriage can have social, economic, and legal implications, including rights related to inheritance, taxation, and parental authority.

Related concepts include matrimony, spouse, wedding, and divorce. Phrases such as marry off or marry into a family describe specific uses of the term. The concept intersects with religion, law, and social norms, reflecting diverse practices across different cultures and historical periods.