inherit
Definition
- v. obtain from someone after their death
- v. receive from a predecessor
- v. receive by genetic transmission
Word forms
- Past participle
- inherited
- Past tense
- inherited
- Present participle
- inheriting
- Third person singular
- inherits
Example sentences
vt.
She will inherit her mother's talent for painting.
vi.
After his grandfather passed away, he was surprised to inherit a large sum of money.