American English pronunciation
How to pronounce inherits
IPA transcription: [,ɪn'hɛɹəts]
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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 couple is happily reconciled in the end, and Geraint inherits his father's kingdom.
- Louis inherits the title, but his triumph proves short-lived.
- Wat Yan Nawa, the temple the district name inherits, is now in Sathon District.
- He inherits of a vast bird collection from his father.
- He soon inherits millions left to him in her father's will.