inherit


Definition: Meaning of, inherit in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnˈhɛrɪt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
inherit inherited inherited
Present Participle Third Person Singular
inheriting inherits
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to receive money, property etc from someone after they have died
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  2. [transitive] if you inherit a situation, especially one in which problems have been caused by other people, you have to deal with it
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  3. [transitive] to have the same character or appearance as your parents
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  4. [transitive] to get something that someone else does not want any more
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