father-in-law
father-in-law
Definition
father-in-law (-in lô′)
noun pl. fa′thers-in-law′
the father of one's wife or husband
father-in-law
Synonyms
father-in-law
n.
father-in-law
Usage Examples
Possessives
- house: The inspiration for his new life came during a visit to his father-in-law's house in Bolton, Lancs.
- birthday: This is for my father-in-law's birthday who I believe that he severed upon the Black Swan around 1951.
- clothing: The letter made no mention of the destruction of the complainant's father-in-law's clothing.
Possessives
- complainant: The letter made no mention of the destruction of the complainant's father-in-law 's clothing.
Converse of object
- love: Beloved husband of the late Nellie, dearly loved father of Peter and Michael, much loved father-in-law of Lesley.
- become: According to the Bible an unnamed Egyptian Pharaoh became the father-in-law of Solomon.
Adjective modifier
- prospective: His prospective father-in-law wants to flush it out with dynamite but Steve says that will damage the remaining wildlife.
- future: For some reason, his future father-in-law is less than amused.
- former: Along with her 11-year-old daughter, she tries to find refuge with her former father-in-law Einer ( Redford ).
- late: My late father-in-law, like many men of his generation, had seen a thing or two.
- own: My own father-in-law suffered with his heart for years, so I can understand what his family are going through.
- new: Thanks my new Father-in-law Dave for his speech - echo key points.
Preposition: with
- wine: Think of it a lovely girl and a father-in-law with magic wines.
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