Relational Actions: English Vocabulary List

to become someone's husband or wife

"He wants to marry his girlfriend."

"After dating for five years they finally decided to marry in a small ceremony surrounded by close friends."

to formally agree to marry someone, typically by accepting a marriage proposal

"They plan to engage next month."

"The young couple announced their decision to engage after a romantic vacation in the mountains last summer."

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

"She will commit to the relationship."

"She was not ready to commit to a serious relationship because she wanted to focus on her career first."

to provide financial or material assistance

"Parents always support their children."

"Parents should always support their children's dreams even if they seem unrealistic or difficult to achieve."

to meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize

"Let's get together this weekend."

"The whole family plans to get together for a reunion next summer after being apart for many years."

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

"The couple decided to break up."

"After dating for five years, they decided to break up because their life goals were no longer aligned."

to argue over something

"The siblings often fight loudly."

"The two brothers used to fight constantly when they were children but now they are best friends."

to end the relationship or live apart from a partner

"The couple agreed to separate peacefully."

"They decided to separate after realizing they wanted different things from their marriage and future."

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

"The band decided to split up."

"The couple announced their decision to split up amicably after many years of being together."

to be sexually unfaithful to one's partner by engaging in romantic or intimate activities with someone else

"He decided to cheat."

"He was devastated to learn that his girlfriend had decided to cheat on him with his best friend."

to cheat on one's spouse or romantic partner

"She would never betray him."

"She was heartbroken when she discovered her husband had decided to betray their marriage vows with a coworker."

to leave someone with no intention of returning

"Do not abandon your responsibilities."

"The mother was forced to abandon her child at the orphanage due to extreme poverty and lack of support."

to become friends with someone once more after ending a quarrel with them

"They need to make up soon."

"The couple had a huge argument but they decided to make up and continue their relationship happily."