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inherit
verb
Obtain from someone after their death
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Pronunciation
ɪnˈhɛɹɪt
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verb
Obtain from someone after their death
“I inherited a castle from my French grandparents”
verb
Receive by genetic transmission
“I inherited my good eyesight from my mother”
verb
Receive from a predecessor
“The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair”
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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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