inherit
/ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
verb
- To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died.
- She will inherit her grandmother's house when she turns 25.
- The eldest son traditionally inherits the family estate.
- He inherited a large fortune from his uncle.
- To receive a characteristic, trait, or condition from a parent or ancestor through genes.
- She inherited a genetic condition that affects her vision.
- Their children inherited a talent for music from both parents.
- I inherited my mother's blue eyes.
- To take over or receive something (such as a problem, situation, or responsibility) from someone who had it before you.
- The president inherited an economy in recession.
- He inherited a messy desk and a pile of unfinished work.
- The new manager inherited a team that was already struggling.
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