inherit
1 of 1verb/ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
Forms:inherits,inheriting,inherited,inherited
1
to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away
B2transitive- After her grandmother's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace.
- He was surprised to inherit a vast collection of rare books from his uncle.
- The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents' death.
- She decided to donate a portion of the money she inherited to a charitable cause.
- The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares.
2
to receive traits or attributes from a previous generation through genetic inheritance
transitive- She inherited her father's blue eyes and her mother's curly hair.
- The child inherited a predisposition to allergies from both sides of the family.
- He inherited his grandfather's talent for playing the piano.
- He inherited his mother's gift for storytelling and became a successful author.
- She inherited a tendency towards anxiety and depression from her maternal side of the family.
3
to receive or be left with a situation, object, or condition from a predecessor or former owner
transitive- The new CEO inherited a company struggling with financial difficulties from her predecessor.
- The new homeowners inherited a beautifully landscaped garden from the previous owners.
- The team inherited a legacy of championship titles from the previous decade.
- The students inherited a tradition of academic excellence from the graduating class.