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father-in-law Definition

father-in-law (-in lô′)

noun pl. fathers-in-law′

the father of one's wife or husband

father-in-law Synonyms

father-in-law

n.

spouse's father, father, connection by marriage, relative, in-law*, shirttail relation*; see also relative.

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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