Wive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /waɪv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Wive is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To marry (a woman).
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To marry (a woman).
More Meanings
- (transitive) To provide (someone) with a wife.
Example Sentences
If he have the condition of a saint and the complexion of a devil, I had rather he should shrive me than wive me.
Word Forms
- wives
- wiving
- wived
Synonyms for wive
Depending on context, synonyms include bewife, wife.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include marry, espouse, nuptialize, enwoman, housewive, mate.
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