inherit
word
/ˌɪnˈhɛɹət/
in-HAIR-uht
/ɪnhˈɛɹɪt/
in-HE-rit
Definition
To receive money, property, or traits from someone after they die or through family lineage.
Usage & Nuances
'Inherit' is commonly used in legal and family contexts ('inherit money', 'inherit a house'). It also applies to things passed down genetically ('inherit blue eyes'). Often used in the passive voice. Don't confuse with 'inheritance' (the noun).
Spanish: heredarPortuguese (BR): herdarPortuguese (PT): herdarChinese (Simplified): 继承Chinese (Traditional): 繼承Hindi: उत्तराधिकार में पानाArabic: يرثBengali: উত্তরাধিকার সূত্রে পাওয়া - উত্তরাধিকারসূত্রে প্রাপ্তি (বস্তু বা গুণের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: наследоватьJapanese: 受け継ぐ - 相続するVietnamese: thừa kếKorean: 상속받다 - 물려받다Turkish: miras almak - devralmakUrdu: وراثت میں پانا - وراثت میں ملناIndonesian: mewarisi
Example Sentences
She will inherit her grandmother's ring.
basic
Did you inherit anything from your parents?
basic
Sometimes children inherit their father's eyes.
basic
He didn't expect to inherit such a large fortune.
natural
You won't automatically inherit the house unless it's in the will.
natural
We all inherit some personality traits from our families.
natural