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Dowry

Noun - Sense 1:

A dowry is a sum of money or property that a bride brings to her husband upon marriage in some cultures.

Sample Sentence: She received a generous dowry from her parents when she got married.

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Noun - Sense 2:

A dowry can also refer to the act of giving or receiving a dowry.

Sample Sentence: The practice of dowry is deeply rooted in their cultural traditions.

Verb - Sense 1:

To dowry someone means to give or provide a dowry for them.

Sample Sentence: The bride's family agreed to dowry her with a substantial amount.

Verb - Sense 2:

In a negative sense, to dowry can mean marrying someone solely for the purpose of obtaining a dowry.

Sample Sentence: He is rumored to have dowried multiple times for material gain.

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Adjective:

The term dowry can also function as an adjective describing something related to or associated with dowry.

Sample Sentence: They organized a dowry exhibition to raise awareness about the issue.

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