Marry into

verb

To become a member of a specific family or group by marrying someone who belongs to that group or family.

She married into a wealthy family
Visual representation of "marry into" - To become a member of a specific family or group by marrying someone who belongs to that group or family

Often appears as...

  • marry into money
  • marry into family
verb

To become part of a higher social class or group by marrying someone from that class or group.

He married into nobility to improve his social standing
Visual representation of "marry into" - To become part of a higher social class or group by marrying someone from that class or group

Often appears as...

  • marry into high society
  • marry into french nobility
verb

To become a member of a specific family or group by marrying someone who belongs to that group or family.

She married into a wealthy family
Visual representation of "marry into" - To become a member of a specific family or group by marrying someone who belongs to that group or family

Often appears as...

  • marry into money
  • marry into family
verb

To become part of a higher social class or group by marrying someone from that class or group.

He married into nobility to improve his social standing
Visual representation of "marry into" - To become part of a higher social class or group by marrying someone from that class or group

Often appears as...

  • marry into high society
  • marry into french nobility
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Family Dynamics

Understand that marrying into a family can bring cultural or familial expectations.

Illustration for Family Dynamics
When Jon married into the Lee family, they expected him to join their family business.
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Common Misconception

'Marry into' focuses on the family you are joining, not the person you're marrying.

Illustration for Common Misconception
Mia didn't just marry Kai; she married into the Zhang dynasty.
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Group Identity

Identify 'marry into' as a phrase highlighting the group’s identity more than the individual's.

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By marrying Ada, Ben married into a family of renowned musicians.
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Family Dynamics

Understand that marrying into a family can bring cultural or familial expectations.

Illustration for Family Dynamics
When Jon married into the Lee family, they expected him to join their family business.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Misconception

'Marry into' focuses on the family you are joining, not the person you're marrying.

Illustration for Common Misconception
Mia didn't just marry Kai; she married into the Zhang dynasty.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Group Identity

Identify 'marry into' as a phrase highlighting the group’s identity more than the individual's.

Illustration for Group Identity
By marrying Ada, Ben married into a family of renowned musicians.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Family Dynamics

Understand that marrying into a family can bring cultural or familial expectations.

Illustration for Family Dynamics
When Jon married into the Lee family, they expected him to join their family business.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Misconception

'Marry into' focuses on the family you are joining, not the person you're marrying.

Illustration for Common Misconception
Mia didn't just marry Kai; she married into the Zhang dynasty.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Group Identity

Identify 'marry into' as a phrase highlighting the group’s identity more than the individual's.

Illustration for Group Identity
By marrying Ada, Ben married into a family of renowned musicians.
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