marry into
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To become a part of (a family or its property, heritage, memberships, etc.), by marrying a member of it.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trở thành một phần của gia đình bằng cách kết hôn với thành viên của nó
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I married into money, since my wife was the heir of a large estate.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “marry into” mean?
To become a part of (a family or its property, heritage, memberships, etc.), by marrying a member of it.
Is “marry into” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.