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bigamy collapse: the offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred; having two spouses at the same time

proposal collapse: the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"; something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

mixed marriage collapse: marriage of two people from different races or different religions or different cultures; "the families of both partners in a mixed marriage often disapprove"

miscegenation collapse: reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)

misalliance collapse: an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)

shill collapse: a decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others; act as a shill; "The shill bid for the expensive carpet during the auction in order to drive the price up"

cohabitation collapse: the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married)

honeymoon collapse: a holiday taken by a newly married couple; the early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship; business or political; spend a holiday after one's marriage; "they plan to honeymoon in Hawai'i"

jointure collapse: (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower

elopement collapse: the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

hymen collapse: a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin; (Greek mythology) the god of marriage

engagement collapse: employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings throughout the summer"; the act of sharing in the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"; contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears"

sex drive collapse: a physiological need for sexual activity; "testosterone is responsible for the male sex drive"

wedding collapse: the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed; a party of people at a wedding

annulment collapse: (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)

propose collapse: make a proposal, declare a plan for something; ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman"

prefer collapse: like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside"; promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"; give preference to one creditor over another

peace offering collapse: something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace

bid collapse: an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention"; (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make; a formal proposal to buy at a specified price; ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"; make a serious effort to attain something; "His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population"; make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands; "He called his trump"

offer collapse: something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"; the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"; put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion"; threaten to do something; "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"; produce or introduce on the stage; "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month"; make available or accessible, provide or furnish; "The conference center offers a health spa"; "The hotel offers private meeting rooms"; present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink"; make available for sale; "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"; offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"; propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"; present as an act of worship; "offer prayers to the gods"

dedicate collapse: set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church; inscribe or address by way of compliment; "She dedicated her book to her parents"; open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"

alliance collapse: a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim; an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty; a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"; the state of being allied or confederated

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