son-in-law
son-in-law
Definition
son·-in-law (sun′in lô′)
noun pl. sons′·-in-law′
the husband of one's daughter
son-in-law
Usage Examples
Possessives
- king: Believe me, I'll help you become the king's son-in-law.
Converse of object
- become: So then they had to have special classes for him to explain how to become a son-in-law.
- have: Do you have any sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or any other relatives?
- love: Treasured memories of my very dearly loved son-in-law, with thanks for your help and kindness.
- banish: Cheek By Jowl presents Shakespeare's tale of stolen sons, a banished son-in-law, a daughter on the run and a wicked stepmother.
Adjective modifier
- future: Do you think higher rank or more wealth would make much difference in your feelings toward a future son-in-law?
- new: Smith gave the Gazette to his new son-in-law, which Thompson converted in sympathy from Conservative to Liberal.
- own: He is your own son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and highly respected by everyone in the royal court.
- other: But he did of his other sons-in-law as well, who were Irish descent.
- intended: The year was 1950 and Joan's father was invited to meet his intended son-in-law and watch him perform on stage.
- ideal: Not quite certain that Bertie would make the ideal son-in-law.
Modifies a noun
- nigel.: Your loving wife Peggy, daughter Christine and son-in-law Nigel. xxx.
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