wive Meaning & Definition
/waɪv/
What Does Wive Mean?
Wive is used as a verb meaning To marry (a woman). It can also mean To provide (someone) with a wife.
Quick Facts About Wive
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /waɪv/ |
| Verb forms | wives, wiving, wived |
Wive Definition (Verb)
- To marry (a woman).
- To provide (someone) with a wife.
Synonyms of Wive
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Wive synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wive (third-person singular simple present wives, present participle wiving, simple past and past participle wived)
Origin of Wive
From Middle English wiven, iwiven, from Old English wīfian, wīfiġan, ġewīfian (“to take a wife; marry”).