inherit (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
Definition
To receive property, a sum of money, a title, or a characteristic from a person after they have died.
Examples
She will inherit the house when her parents die.
He inherited a fortune from his uncle.
Many people inherit certain personality traits from their parents.
How to Use inherit
- inherit from (prepositional phrase)
- To receive something (property, genes, characteristics, code) from a previous owner, parent, or source. — "The software inherits functionality from its parent module."
- inherit something (collocation)
- To receive a specific item, quality, or status. — "She inherited the antique watch from her father."
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