What is the meaning of inherit?

verb

  • Obtain from someone after their death.
    • usage: "I inherited a castle from my French grandparents"
  • Receive from a predecessor.
    • usage: "The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair"
  • Receive by genetic transmission.
    • usage: "I inherited my good eyesight from my mother"
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