Definitions

1. noun

the act of receiving or giving something as a result of death, marriage, or other circumstances, or the state of being a descendant of someone

“She inherited her grandmother’s jewelry after she passed away.”

2. noun

something that is passed down from a previous generation, such as a skill, tradition, or property

“The family’s legacy of entrepreneurship has been passed down through generations.”

3. noun

a quality or trait that is inherited from one’s ancestors

“Her tall stature is an inheritance from her father’s side of the family.”

4. verb

to receive or get something as a result of death, marriage, or other circumstances

“She will inherit her parents’ house after they retire.”