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inherited

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈhɛɹətɪd// UK //ɪnhˈɛɹɪtɪd// in·her·it·ed

v. to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die. You can also use it to describe getting physical features, like eye color, from your parents.

v. to receive money, property, or a title as an heir at the death of the previous holder; also used to describe the genetic transmission of qualities or characteristics from parents to offspring.


SIMPLE

She inherited a large house from her grandmother.

CONTEXTUAL

When his father passed away, he inherited the family business and all its existing debts.

COMPLEX

While she inherited her mother's artistic talent and sharp wit, she also inherited a predisposition for the same chronic health issues that had plagued her ancestors for generations.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is often used with the preposition 'from' to indicate the source.

Pitfall

She inherited to her brother the house.She inherited the house from her brother.The person receiving the items is the subject of the verb, not the person giving them; you inherit 'from' someone.

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