inherit

Definition

To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.

Etymology

From Middle English enheriten, from Old French enheriter, from Late Latin inhereditare (“make heir”). Displaced native Old English ierfan.

Example Sentences

• "After Grandad died, I inherited the house."
• "‘It's rather like a beautiful Inverness cloak one has inherited. Much too good to hide away, so one wears it instead of an overcoat and pretends it's an amusing new fashion.’"
• "Lucky old Daniel – his grandfather died rich, and he's inherited."