spouse

US /spaʊs/

UK /spaʊs/

1.

a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner

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Each spouse must sign the document.

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She introduced her spouse at the party.

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partner husband wife consort mate

1.

to be married to (someone)

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He was spoused to a woman from a noble family.

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They plan to spouse their children to strengthen family ties.

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marry wed take as spouse