inheriting
/ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪŋ/
verb
- Receiving money, property, or a title from someone after they die.
- She is inheriting a large house from her grandmother.
- The prince is inheriting the throne after the king's death.
- They are inheriting a valuable art collection from their uncle.
- Receiving a characteristic, trait, or condition from a parent or ancestor through genes.
- The child is inheriting her mother's blue eyes.
- He is inheriting a risk for heart disease from his father's side of the family.
- Many people are inheriting their musical talent from previous generations.
- Taking over a situation, problem, or responsibility from someone else.
- The new manager is inheriting a team with low morale.
- She is inheriting a difficult project from her predecessor.
- The young king is inheriting a kingdom at war.
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