Husband
noun
A man married to a woman or a man.
John is my husband.

Often appears as...
- my husband
- her husband
verb
To use something carefully so that you do not run out of it.
He husbanded his resources for the tough times ahead.

Often appears as...
- husband resources
- husband strength
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To manage and organize something carefully.
She has husbanded her time wisely.

Often appears as...
- husband time
- husband resources
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A man married to a woman or a man.
John is my husband.

Often appears as...
- my husband
- her husband
verb
To use something carefully so that you do not run out of it.
He husbanded his resources for the tough times ahead.

Often appears as...
- husband resources
- husband strength
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To manage and organize something carefully.
She has husbanded her time wisely.

Often appears as...
- husband time
- husband resources
Usage tips
Formal
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Gender Neutral
Can refer to a spouse of any gender, not just men.

My sister's husband is a great cook.
Marital Status
Usage indicates that the man is married; unmarried men are not husbands.

When they wed, he became her husband.
Possessive Pronouns
Often used with possessive pronouns like 'my', 'your', 'her'.

Your husband called earlier.
Gender Neutral
Can refer to a spouse of any gender, not just men.

My sister's husband is a great cook.
Marital Status
Usage indicates that the man is married; unmarried men are not husbands.

When they wed, he became her husband.
Possessive Pronouns
Often used with possessive pronouns like 'my', 'your', 'her'.

Your husband called earlier.
Gender Neutral
Can refer to a spouse of any gender, not just men.

My sister's husband is a great cook.
Marital Status
Usage indicates that the man is married; unmarried men are not husbands.

When they wed, he became her husband.
Possessive Pronouns
Often used with possessive pronouns like 'my', 'your', 'her'.

Your husband called earlier.
Video examples
The power of introverts...
they were there because they had no choice, because they were driven to do what they thought was right. Now I think at this point it's important for me to say that I actually love extroverts. I always like to say some of my best friends are extroverts, including my beloved husband.
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How do focus groups...
generating new ideas for products and marketing based on deeper understanding of consumer habits. For example, early focus groups found that contrary to popular opinion at the time, wives often had more influence than their husbands when choosing which car to buy,
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Young Warthog Destroys...
quite a happy little giraffe now she'll soon be ready to return home but some of these sick or abandoned animals have had to become long-term residents and Roxy's husband Craig has a soft spot for one in particular this is my favorite animal her name is noodle
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
In recent years, millions of people around the world have come to believe that there's something sinister about genetic modification. Today, I am going to provide a different perspective. First, let me introduce my husband, Raoul. He's an organic farmer.
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What does my headscarf...
or if my husband has forced me to wear this outfit? What if I wore my scarf like this? I can walk down the street in the exact same outfit and what the world expects of me and the way I'm treated depends on the arrangement of this piece of cloth.
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TED2016 in review PIPE...
my husband said so I wonder what's in the gift basket and I was like oh I am sure that Ted has realized that people don't want stuff anymore I mean people are over stuff we're all trying to minimalize our live we're all trying to
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The myth of Cupid and...
Before long, Psyche was pregnant. She rejoiced, but was also conflicted. How could she raise her baby with a man she'd never seen? That night, Psyche approached her sleeping husband holding an oil lamp.
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Multiple Husbands PIPE...
one husband not two systems but three all brothers what must their life be like Westerners might find the practice shocking but for this community it works
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Multiple Husbands PIPE...
husband not two systems but three all brothers what muster life be like Westerners might find the practice shocking but for this community it works
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Visit Her at Your Peril...
they belong. There is my dear husband.
Video examples
The power of introverts...
they were there because they had no choice, because they were driven to do what they thought was right. Now I think at this point it's important for me to say that I actually love extroverts. I always like to say some of my best friends are extroverts, including my beloved husband.
Video examples
How do focus groups...
generating new ideas for products and marketing based on deeper understanding of consumer habits. For example, early focus groups found that contrary to popular opinion at the time, wives often had more influence than their husbands when choosing which car to buy,
Video examples
Young Warthog Destroys...
quite a happy little giraffe now she'll soon be ready to return home but some of these sick or abandoned animals have had to become long-term residents and Roxy's husband Craig has a soft spot for one in particular this is my favorite animal her name is noodle
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
In recent years, millions of people around the world have come to believe that there's something sinister about genetic modification. Today, I am going to provide a different perspective. First, let me introduce my husband, Raoul. He's an organic farmer.
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
or if my husband has forced me to wear this outfit? What if I wore my scarf like this? I can walk down the street in the exact same outfit and what the world expects of me and the way I'm treated depends on the arrangement of this piece of cloth.
Video examples
TED2016 in review PIPE...
my husband said so I wonder what's in the gift basket and I was like oh I am sure that Ted has realized that people don't want stuff anymore I mean people are over stuff we're all trying to minimalize our live we're all trying to
Video examples
The myth of Cupid and...
Before long, Psyche was pregnant. She rejoiced, but was also conflicted. How could she raise her baby with a man she'd never seen? That night, Psyche approached her sleeping husband holding an oil lamp.
Video examples
Multiple Husbands PIPE...
one husband not two systems but three all brothers what must their life be like Westerners might find the practice shocking but for this community it works
Video examples
Multiple Husbands PIPE...
husband not two systems but three all brothers what muster life be like Westerners might find the practice shocking but for this community it works
Video examples
Visit Her at Your Peril...
they belong. There is my dear husband.
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Quote examples
Melania Trump
American First Lady
Nobody controls me. I travel with my husband when I can, when I know that I can go, and I know that my son is okay alone for a few days with the help.

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Tyler Perry
American Actor
I think it's important to show a husband and a wife together, in a room, raising children, because you don't see that anymore.

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Dolly Parton
American Singer
My husband and I had to raise five of my younger brothers and sisters. They lived with us. We sent them to school.

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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Husbands and wives, have fun with each other. I'm convinced it makes all the difference in the world.

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Gennifer Flowers
American Celebrity
I'm a married woman. I love my husband; I have a good life.

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Heidi Klum
German Model
I have the best husband in the world. He's very involved.

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Natalie Babbitt
American Writer
I have a wonderful husband, and we have had a great life.

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Jennine Capó Crucet
Cuban Author
My husband is a huge source of support and love.

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Jewel
American Musician
I was raised really poor and so was my husband.

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Nancy Reagan
American First Lady
My life really began when I married my husband.

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Melania Trump
American First Lady
Nobody controls me. I travel with my husband when I can, when I know that I can go, and I know that my son is okay alone for a few days with the help.

Quote examples
Tyler Perry
American Actor
I think it's important to show a husband and a wife together, in a room, raising children, because you don't see that anymore.

Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
My husband and I had to raise five of my younger brothers and sisters. They lived with us. We sent them to school.

Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
Husbands and wives, have fun with each other. I'm convinced it makes all the difference in the world.

Quote examples
Gennifer Flowers
American Celebrity
I'm a married woman. I love my husband; I have a good life.

Quote examples
Heidi Klum
German Model
I have the best husband in the world. He's very involved.

Quote examples
Natalie Babbitt
American Writer
I have a wonderful husband, and we have had a great life.

Quote examples
Jennine Capó Crucet
Cuban Author
My husband is a huge source of support and love.

Quote examples
Jewel
American Musician
I was raised really poor and so was my husband.

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Nancy Reagan
American First Lady
My life really began when I married my husband.

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