inheriting

/ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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