American English pronunciation
How to pronounce inherit
IPA transcription: [,ɪn'hɛɹət]
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Verb
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obtain from someone after their death
“I inherited a castle from my French grandparents”
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receive from a predecessor
“The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair”
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receive by genetic transmission
“I inherited my good eyesight from my mother”
Usage examples
- The model does allow for what is called inheritance in object oriented terms.
- From Odo, the Ascanians inherited large properties in the Saxon Eastern March.
- It inherited the cultural and education traditions of Turnovo Literary School.
- Because of her inheritance from her maternal grandparents, the family had a good economy.
- As a result of their separation, Koenigswarter was disinherited by her family, the Rothschilds.
- Virtual inheritance can help to solve this problem.
- He was married to Darina Pavlova, who inherited his fortune after his murder.
- Sixteen percent of millionaires inherited their fortunes.
- Wisdom is neither inheritance nor a legacy.
- That his generosity rose above my disfigurement and my inheritance of shame.