Collocations for wife - noun

new
future
former (also ex-wife)
first, second, etc.
deserted
divorced, estranged
common-law
dead, late
dependent
With a dependent wife and children, he can't afford to lose his job.

young
pregnant
beloved, dear, good, wonderful
attractive, beautiful, charming, lovely
dutiful, faithful, loving, loyal, supportive
long-suffering
His long-suffering wife had to put up with his numerous affairs.

unfaithful
jealous
domineering, nagging
battered
a hostel for battered wives

trophy (= an attractive younger wife)
She's a classic trophy wife—beautiful and half his age.

meet
I first met my wife at college.

marry
live with
desert, leave
be separated from
be unfaithful to, cheat on
batter, beat
accompany
The general was accompanied by his wife.

survive
Mr Thomas is survived by his wife, Muriel.

give birth
His wife has just given birth to a son.