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Bride Price

Noun - a sum of money or property given by a groom or his family to the family of the bride in various cultures as a traditional gesture before a marriage.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - a customary payment made by the groom or his family to the family of the bride as part of a marriage contract.

Example sentences:

• The bride price agreed upon between the two families was substantial.
• In some cultures, the bride price is negotiable, while in others, it is fixed.

Sense 2:

Noun - an amount of money or possessions offered by the groom to symbolize his commitment and prove his ability to support the bride.

Example sentences:

• John presented a generous bride price to demonstrate his dedication to Mary.
• The bride's family appreciated the sincerity behind the bride price she received.

Sense 3:

Noun - a dowry or gift given by the bride's family to the groom or his family as a reciprocal gesture.

Example sentences:

• The bride price exchange emphasized the mutual respect between the two families.
• In certain cultures, the bride price serves as a symbol of unity and goodwill.

Sense 4:

Noun - the act of paying the bride price or the process of negotiating and finalizing the monetary or property value.

Example sentences:

• The bride's father insisted on a traditional ceremony for the bride price.
• After much discussion, both families reached an agreement on the bride price.