What does the phrasal verb “marry in” mean?

What are the definitions of “marry in”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Marry someone of the same ethnicity, religion, etc.

  Many religions encourage their followers to MARRY IN.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “marry in”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb marry in is to marry someone who belongs to the same ethnicity, religion, or social group as oneself. This is often encouraged by some religions or cultural traditions.

What are the different verb forms of “marry in”?

Root Verb	marry in
Third Person Singular Present	marries in
Present Participle	marrying in
Simple Past	married in
Past Participle	married in

Example

She decided to marry in her own community.

Example

He marries in his own religion to follow the family tradition.

Example

They are marrying in their own culture to preserve their heritage.

Example

My grandparents married in their own ethnic group.

Example

They have married in their own community for generations.

What kind of phrasal verb is “marry in”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“marry in” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

She decided to marry in her own community.

Example

They are marrying in their own culture to preserve their heritage.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“marry in” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She decided to marry in her own community.

Example

They are marrying in their own culture to preserve their heritage.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “marry in”?

Marry in* to a family

To marry someone and become a part of their family.

Example

When she married in to the family, she embraced their traditions and customs.

Marry in* to a culture

To marry someone and adopt their cultural practices.

Example

He married in to her culture and learned to appreciate their customs.

Good things to know

Does “marry in” have an informal or formal tone?

Marry in is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal discussions about relationships, culture, and traditions.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “marry in”?

Synonyms

• wed within
• unite with
• join in matrimony

Antonyms

• marry out
• marry outside
• marry beyond