Inherit (Verb)
Syllable division: in·​her·​it
How to pronounce: UK: /ɪnˈher.ɪt/ US: /ɪnˈher.ɪt/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Inherit

#1 Meaning: When someone passed away (died) and you receive money/ a house, etc. from them.
Example:
> They inherited a lot of money after their father passed away last year.
> She inherited an estate when she was only five!
> Do you think he really cares or do you think that he only hope to inherit something?

#2 Meaning: When someone is born with similar physical/mental traits as their parents/grandparents.
Example:
> She inherited her mothers laugh!
> He inherited his grandfather's temper.

#3 Meaning: When you accept responsibility for an issue or situation that previously existed or belonged to someone else.
Example:
> Even since I started working at the school, I inherited a lot of admin.
> He inherited some family problems after accepting the new promotion at his work.

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A couple in a meeting with their financial advisor telling them what they inherited after one of their parents passed away.

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