inherit

verb
UK: /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
US: /ɪnˈher.ɪt/

  1. To receive property or money from someone after they die.

    1. I will inherit a house from my grandma when she passes away.
    2. She will inherit a substantial fortune when her father eventually dies.

  2. To receive qualities or characteristics from your parents or ancestors.

    1. She inherited her mother's eyes and her father's patience.
    2. Children inherit half of their genes from each parent so it's complex.

  3. To take over a situation or responsibility from someone else.

    1. I inherit the project after John left the company last week.
    2. The new leader will inherit a country facing significant economic challenges.

Synonyms

receive derive bequeath
inherit noun

  1. To receive something from a predecessor. Similar to legacy.

    1. The building is an inherit from the old king that lived 100 years ago.
    2. Cultural values are an inherit of our society that forms people's mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inherit" in English means: To receive property or money from someone after they die., To receive qualities or characteristics from your parents or ancestors., To take over a situation or responsibility from someone else..

The phonetic transcription of "inherit" is /ɪnˈher.ɪt/ in British English and /ɪnˈher.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inherit": receive, derive, bequeath.

Example usage of "inherit": "I will inherit a house from my grandma when she passes away.". More examples on the page.