Question 1

What does "marry into" mean?

Accepted Answer

To become a member of a wealthy or prominent family by marrying one of its members.

Question 2

How do you use "marry into" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He married into one of the oldest aristocratic families in the country.

Question 3

Is "marry into" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"marry into" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Always followed by a noun referring to a family, class, wealth, or institution (e.g. 'marry into money', 'marry into royalty'). Carries a slightly mercenary or opportunistic connotation depending on context.

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