inherit

/ɪnhˈɛɹɪt/

/ˌɪnˈhɛɹət/

to inherit

MAIN VERB

to receive money, property, etc. from someone after their demise

receive by genetic transmission

receive from a predecessor

Examples

1. She inherited her artistic talent from her mother, who is an accomplished painter.

2. Tom's cousin inherited a large sum of money from his parents, but he didn't have good money management skills.

3. The wealthy heir inherited a fortune, allowing him to live the life of Riley without having to work.

4. He inherited his father's love of music and talent for playing the guitar - like father, like son, they share similar interests and skills.