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to inherit
01
to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away
Transitive: to inherit money or property
Example
The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents ' death.
The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares.
He was surprised to inherit a vast collection of rare books from his uncle.
02
to receive traits or attributes from a previous generation through genetic inheritance
Transitive: to inherit a trait
Example
The child inherited a predisposition to allergies from both sides of the family.
She inherited a tendency towards anxiety and depression from her maternal side of the family.
She inherited her father 's blue eyes and her mother 's curly hair.
03
to receive or be left with a situation, object, or condition from a predecessor or former owner
Transitive: to inherit a situation or object from sb
Example
The team inherited a legacy of championship titles from the previous decade.
The students inherited a tradition of academic excellence from the graduating class.
The new CEO inherited a company struggling with financial difficulties from her predecessor.
Παράδειγμα
The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents' death.
The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares.
He was surprised to inherit a vast collection of rare books from his uncle.
She decided to donate a portion of the money she inherited to a charitable cause.
After her grandmother's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace.
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