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inherit

verb

obtain from someone after their death

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
T
Contains
NH
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈhɛɹɪt

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. obtain from someone after their death

    “I inherited a castle from my French grandparents”

verb

  1. receive by genetic transmission

    “I inherited my good eyesight from my mother”

verb

  1. receive from a predecessor

    “The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair”

In context

Example Sentences

I inherited a castle from my French grandparents
I inherited my good eyesight from my mother
The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair
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