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PRONUNCIATION OF FATHERS-IN-LAW

fathers-in-law  [ˈfɑːðəzɪnlɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FATHERS-IN-LAW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fathers-In-Law is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FATHERS-IN-LAW


Bangalore
ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː
barrister-at-law
ˌbærɪstərətˈlɔː
blore
blɔː
claw
klɔː
counselor-at-law
ˌkaʊns ələrətˈlɔː
explore
ɪkˈsplɔː
first-floor
ˌfɜːstˈflɔː
flaw
flɔː
floor
flɔː
folklore
ˈfəʊkˌlɔː
galore
ɡəˈlɔː
ground-floor
ˌɡraʊndˈflɔː
heirs-at-law
ˈeəʳzətˈlɔː
law
lɔː
lor
lɔː
lore
lɔː
Mangalore
ˌmæŋɡəˈlɔː
mothers-in-law
ˈmʌðəzɪnˌlɔː
outlaw
ˈaʊtˌlɔː
sisters-in-law
ˈsɪstərzɪnlɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FATHERS-IN-LAW

fatheadedness
father
Father Christmas
father confessor
father figure
father lasher
father of the chapel
Father of the House
Father Time
father-in-law
Father´s Day
fatherhood
fathering
fatherland
fatherless
fatherlessness
fatherlike
fatherliness
fatherly
fathership

WORDS THAT END LIKE FATHERS-IN-LAW

attorney-at-law
attorneys-at-law
brother-in-law
brothers-in-law
bye-law
daughter-in-law
daughters-in-law
father-in-law
heir-at-law
in-law
mother-in-law
mother-out-law
pre-law
sister-in-law
son-in-law
sons-in-law

Synonyms and antonyms of fathers-in-law in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fathers-in-law» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FATHERS-IN-LAW

Find out the translation of fathers-in-law to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

父亲在法律
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

padres - en-ley
570 millions of speakers

English

fathers-in-law
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पिता जी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الآباء في القانون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отцы - в - закон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pais -de-lei
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাপ-ইন-আইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pères -frère
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bapa mertua
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Väter -in-law
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

父親の義理
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아버지 사위
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bapa mertua
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cha -trong- pháp luật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தந்தையர் அண்ணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वडीला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

babalar-in-hukuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

padri - in-law
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ojcowie - w - prawo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

батьки- в - закон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

părinții -in-law
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πατέρες - σε-δικαίου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vaders -in-wet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fäder - i-lag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fedre svigermor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fathers-in-law

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FATHERS-IN-LAW»

The term «fathers-in-law» is regularly used and occupies the 69.456 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FATHERS-IN-LAW» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fathers-in-law

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FATHERS-IN-LAW»

Discover the use of fathers-in-law in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fathers-in-law and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Fathers in Law
In many ways this is a heart-rending story as Henry Cecil steers us through the labyrinths of adoption law but tension is relieved by his touches of humour right through to the unexpected outcome.
Henry Cecil, 2000
2
Bible Word Search: Fathers in the Bible
* Biblical Themes - Fathers in the Bible.* Tribute to Godly Fatherhood.* Scriptures on fathers and word search puzzles.* Puzzles are made from key words in the scriptures.* Excellent gift for puzzle enthusiasts.* Effective lessons for ...
Akili Kumasi, Daisy Kumasi, 2005
3
Aging and Generational Relations: Life-Course and ...
And both place their fathers well above their fathers-in-law on supportiveness (p < .05). We find no reliable difference on feelings of satisfaction with the relationship. What about a man's relation to his mother and mother-in law? For the most ...
Tamara K. Hareven
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The City of God, Books I–VII (The Fathers of the Church, ...
Was the lack of women so great that the Romans had to snatch them by fraud and be forced to battle with their fathers-in-law? The tragic result was that the wretched women, still smarting from the wrong their husbands did them, were dowered ...
Saint Augustine, Augustine (Author), Demetrius B. Zema and Gerald G. Walsh (Translators), 2008
5
Access to Origins: Affines, Ancestors, and Aristocrats
(1992:390) "Fathers" as affinally defined community (suprahouse) leaders are also encountered among the Kayapo of Brazil, where the affinal relationship between in-marrying men and their fathers-in-law is generalized and projected from ...
Mary W. Helms, 1998
6
From Pain to Power
Fathers-in-Law. Once again, I'm writing from a former daughter-in- law perspective. Fathers-in-law, be honest with your sons and share past experiences, good and bad, that you've made with them. If you find that your son is experiencing a ...
Catina L. Hoskins, 2008
7
A Casebook on Roman Family Law
(20) Similarly, if two fellow fathers-in-law make gifts to one another, the same rule will apply if they take formal steps to end the marriage even though their children are unwilling; so gifts made between them are invalid. Moreover, in this gift ...
Bruce W. Frier, Thomas A. McGinn, 2004
8
English Aristocratic Women, 1450-1550 : Marriage and Family, ...
On one hand, as young wives, they brought their fathers-in-law and husbands large cash dowries and the basis for new or renewed political alliances with their own fathers and brothers. Once they had children, they occupied a central place in ...
Barbara J. Harris Professor of History and Women's Studies University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002
9
You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up: A Love Story
1O. They're. Not. Our. Fathers'. Fathers-in-Law. “Serpentine, Sheldon, serpentine! ” —PETER FALK'S SAGE ADVICE TO ALAN ARKIN, THE lN-LA W'S Meet the Parents: for some it's a hilarious movie, but for others it's a much more serious ...
Annabelle Gurwitch, Jeff Kahn, 2011
10
Mothers-in-law and Daughters-in-law: Understanding the ...
Among the men, the most common categories of letters included: husbands writing about their mothers-in-laws (two letters), their fathers-in-law (including a step-father-in-law) (two letters), and their in-laws overall (two letters). The types of  ...
Deborah M. Merrill, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FATHERS-IN-LAW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fathers-in-law is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watford Synagogue hosted 'highly successful' Encounters learning …
... animals and poultry for food, saving life on the Sabbath, standing up for Israel, Jewish soldiers through the ages, and biblical fathers-in-law. «Watford Observer, Jun 15»
2
My concept of fatherhood has expanded over the years
Next, Father's Day grew to include fathers-in-law, especially my own. He was a great guy, not a big talker, but always there for you. Eventually ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jun 15»
3
Make sure Dad is honored today
A semi-load of Orchids to all fathers, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, godfathers, foster-fathers and of course to grandfathers for all the love, ... «Mesabi Daily News, Jun 15»
4
Celebrate Dear Ole Dad With Vegan Versions of His Favorite Foods
And not just fathers, we also celebrate fathers-in-law, uncles, brothers, grandfathers, sons and nephews. Let's show Dad and all the men who ... «One Green Planet, Jun 15»
5
ComedySportz Houston Honors Dads Over Father's Day Weekend
Fathers, grandfathers, fathers-in-law, god-fathers, or any other form of fatherhood recognized in the State of Texas, can enjoy this special match ... «Broadway World, Jun 15»
6
Kids briefs: Dads get in free at Pittsburgh attractions
... of the Clayton mansion at The Frick Art & Historical Center in Point Breeze will allow fathers, grandfathers and fathers-in-law and kids age 16 ... «Tribune-Review, Jun 15»
7
Seven unbelievable and weird wedding traditions
Arrange for a whale tooth: In Fiji, the men ask their fathers-in-law not only for his daughters' hand but also whale teeth. For this, you have to ... «Mid-Day, Jun 15»
8
Acknowledging the importance of dads on Father's Day
Fathers and father-figures, such as grandfathers, fathers-in-law, step-dads and more are likely to receive greeting cards, gifts, meals and ... «Communities Digital News, Jun 15»
9
Edwards, Dennis Lee
He is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Bobbie; fathers-in-law, Kenny and Al; and sister-in-law, Karen. The family of Pastor ... «Herald & Review, Jun 15»
10
Glimmer of hope
... it was fathers, husbands and fathers-in-law everywhere. Of late, the citizenship card does mention the name of both the father and mother. «E Kantipur, Jun 15»

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