inherit

verb

in·her·it in-ˈher-ət How to pronounce inherit (audio)

-ˈhe-rət

inherited; inheriting; inherits

transitive verb

: to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law at the ancestor's death

: to receive as a devise or legacy

: to receive from a parent or ancestor by genetic transmission

inherit a defective enzyme

: to have in turn or receive as if from an ancestor

inherited the problem from his predecessor

: to come into possession of or receive especially as a right or divine portion

and every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters … for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life

Matthew 19:29 (Revised Standard Version)

intransitive verb

: to take or hold a possession or rights by inheritance

inheritor

in-ˈher-ə-tər How to pronounce inherit (audio)

-ˈhe-rə-

noun

inheritress

in-ˈher-ə-trəs How to pronounce inherit (audio)

-ˈhe-rə-

noun

or inheritrix

in-ˈher-ə-(ˌ)triks How to pronounce inherit (audio)

-ˈhe-rə-

Example Sentences

She inherited the family business from her father. Baldness is inherited from the mother's side of the family. She inherited her father's deep blue eyes. She inherited a love of baseball from her dad. When my brother left for college, I inherited his old computer. The company's new president will inherit some complicated legal problems. When the coach quit, her assistant inherited a last-place team. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Peter was born in November 1977, and did not inherit a royal title.

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 But Prince Charles still won’t directly inherit the $28 billion empire which includes the estate of Scotland, the Crown Estate, the Duchy of Lancaster, the Duchy of Cornwall, and the Buckingham and Kensington Palaces.

Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 But what about those in our society who did not inherit generational wealth?

CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 In the show, Kamala doesn’t inherit an existing mantle.

Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 The meek may well inherit the earth, but it’s the nerds of tomorrow that will get us to Mars.

Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 But following the passage of Issue 24 last November, the review board will inherit disciplinary authority over the public safety department.

cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 However, a new owner would inherit a raft of issues.

Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 One of those hosts, former View panelist and actress Sherri Shepherd, would eventually inherit the vacant slot with her own talk show.

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

inherit

verb

in·her·it in-ˈher-it How to pronounce inherit (audio)

transitive verb

: to receive (property) from an estate by operation of the laws of intestacy

broadly : to receive (property) either by will or through intestate succession

: succeed

intransitive verb

: to take or hold a possession or rights by inheritance

单词	inherit
释义	inherit verb in·her·it in-ˈher-ət -ˈhe-rət inherited; inheriting; inherits transitive verb 1 a : to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law at the ancestor's death b : to receive as a devise or legacy 2 : to receive from a parent or ancestor by genetic transmission inherit a defective enzyme 3 : to have in turn or receive as if from an ancestor inherited the problem from his predecessor 4 : to come into possession of or receive especially as a right or divine portion and every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters … for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life Matthew 19:29 (Revised Standard Version) intransitive verb : to take or hold a possession or rights by inheritance inheritor in-ˈher-ə-tər -ˈhe-rə- noun inheritress in-ˈher-ə-trəs -ˈhe-rə- noun or inheritrix in-ˈher-ə-(ˌ)triks -ˈhe-rə- Example Sentences She inherited the family business from her father. Baldness is inherited from the mother's side of the family. She inherited her father's deep blue eyes. She inherited a love of baseball from her dad. When my brother left for college, I inherited his old computer. The company's new president will inherit some complicated legal problems. When the coach quit, her assistant inherited a last-place team. See More Recent Examples on the Web Peter was born in November 1977, and did not inherit a royal title. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 But Prince Charles still won’t directly inherit the $28 billion empire which includes the estate of Scotland, the Crown Estate, the Duchy of Lancaster, the Duchy of Cornwall, and the Buckingham and Kensington Palaces. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 But what about those in our society who did not inherit generational wealth? CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 In the show, Kamala doesn’t inherit an existing mantle. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 The meek may well inherit the earth, but it’s the nerds of tomorrow that will get us to Mars. Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 But following the passage of Issue 24 last November, the review board will inherit disciplinary authority over the public safety department. cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 However, a new owner would inherit a raft of issues. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 One of those hosts, former View panelist and actress Sherri Shepherd, would eventually inherit the vacant slot with her own talk show. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English enheriten "to give (a person) right of inheritance, make (a person) heir, come into possession of as an heir," borrowed from Anglo-French enheriter, going back to Late Latin inhērēditāre "to appoint as heir," from Latin in- in- entry 2 + Late Latin hērēditāre "to leave as an inheritance, inherit, make an heir" — more at heritage First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4 Kids Definition inherit verb in·her·it in-ˈher-ət inherited; inheriting 1 : to get by legal right from a person at his or her death 2 : to get by heredity I inherited red hair. Medical Definition inherit transitive verb in·her·it in-ˈher-ət : to receive from a parent or ancestor by genetic transmission Legal Definition inherit verb in·her·it in-ˈher-it transitive verb 1 : to receive (property) from an estate by operation of the laws of intestacy broadly : to receive (property) either by will or through intestate succession 2 : succeed intransitive verb : to take or hold a possession or rights by inheritance History and Etymology for inherit Middle French enheriter to make one an heir, from Late Latin inhereditare, from Latin in- in + hereditas inheritance
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inherit

verb

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

Medical Definition

transitive verb

Legal Definition

verb