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Vocabulary Entry
inherit
|verb • verb
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verb
To receive money, property, or a title as an heir after someone's death.
Example Sentences
"She will inherit her grandmother's estate."
"He inherited a passion for music from his father."
"When his uncle passed away, he found out he would inherit a large sum of money."
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verb
To derive or receive characteristics, traits, or qualities from predecessors.
Example Sentences
"Children often inherit traits from their parents."
"The culture was inherited from generations past."
"He inherited his athletic ability from his mother."