1. to receive money, property, or possessions from someone who has died
2. to receive a characteristic or quality from one’s parents or ancestors through genes
3. to receive or take over a situation, problem, or responsibility from someone else

Examples

• She inherited her grandmother’s house and jewelry.
• The children will inherit the family business.
• He inherited his father’s blue eyes and tall stature.
• Many diseases can be inherited from parents.
• The new manager inherited several difficult problems.
• When she took the job, she inherited a team of experienced workers.
• The prince will inherit the throne when his father dies.