English · Word Candidate

inherit

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: inherits · inheriting

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Verb

After Grandad died, I inherited the house.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Verb

Lucky old Daniel – his grandfather died rich, and he's inherited.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “inherit” mean?

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

Is “inherit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.