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Definitions

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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We have all sorts of questions about how to help her get out of this, because my sibling and I want to inherit the house and share it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Grandma’s daughter, who is in her 50s, is set to inherit the IRA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a study of what we inherit from our parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But he also noted that Warsh would inherit significant challenges.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Cathy’s father will have to fly to France one day and find her great great distant grand cousin on her father’s side and inherit the family house.

From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros