B2verbhistorysociety
US/ɪnˈher.ɪt/
UK/ɪnˈher.ɪt/
to receive money or property from someone who has died, or to receive a situation from a predecessor
In context
She inherited her grandmother's house in the old quarter of Hội An.
The new government inherited huge debts from the previous one.
Many colonial-era laws were inherited by the newly independent states.
Words that go with inherit
verb + noun
- inherit a fortuneHe inherited a fortune at twenty and spent most of it on cars.
- inherit wealthChildren who inherit wealth often start life with a big advantage.
- inherit the throneThe prince was only nine when he inherited the throne.
- inherit landIn the past, only sons could inherit land in many villages.
verb + preposition
- inherit fromThe president inherited the crisis from his predecessor.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He inherited his father a house.Correct: He inherited a house from his father.