Meaning Of The Word Inherit

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What's The Definition Of Inherit?

inherit
verb: If you inherit a characteristic or quality, you are born with it, because your parents or ancestors also had it.
verb: If you inherit money or property, you receive it from someone who has died.
verb: If you inherit something such as a task, problem, or attitude, you get it from the people who used to have it, for example because you have taken over their job or been influenced by them.

inherit in American English
to receive an inheritance; become an heir
to transfer property to (an heir)
intransitive verb: to take or receive property or the like by virtue of being heir to it
transitive verb: to take or receive (property, a right, a title, etc.) by succession or will, as an heir

inherit in British English
verb: to receive (property, a right, title, etc) by succession or under a will

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