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to inherit
01
to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away
Transitive: to inherit money or property
Examples
After her grandmother 's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace.
02
to receive traits or attributes from a previous generation through genetic inheritance
Transitive: to inherit a trait
Examples
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
Examples
The new CEO inherited a company struggling with financial difficulties from her predecessor.
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