inherit

[in-her-it] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪt /

VERB

gain as possession from someone's death

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire derive obtain receive succeed take over

STRONG

accede get

WEAK

be bequeathed be granted be left come in for come into fall heir

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose

Example Sentences

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Her mother, Sue Penrod, had inherited the role of graveyard upkeep.

From Los Angeles Times

Let’s look at another scenario: Your daughter inherits the $1 million home at the time of your death.

From MarketWatch

I will receive $3,000 in a monthly pension that my wife will inherit upon my death.

From MarketWatch

“Eleven months ago I inherited a mess and I’m fixing it.”

From The Wall Street Journal

My mother passed away a while ago and a couple of properties were inherited.

From MarketWatch