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• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия получения денег, имущества или характеристики от кого-либо, обычно после его смерти.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving money, property, or a characteristic from someone, typically after their death.

1. Receive property or moneyB1formal

   To receive money, property, or a title from someone after their death.

   Унаследовать

   • She inherited a large fortune from her grandmother.
   • He inherited the family estate after his father passed away.
   • They inherited a valuable collection of paintings.

   Synonymscome into

2. Receive genetic traitsB1formal

   To receive a physical or mental characteristic from one's parents through genetics.

   Унаследовать

   • She inherited her mother's blue eyes.
   • He inherited his father's talent for music.
   • Some diseases are inherited from previous generations.

   Synonymsacquirederivegetreceive

3. Receive a situation or problemB2formal

   To be left with a situation, problem, or responsibility from a predecessor.

   Унаследовать

   • The new manager inherited a team with low morale.
   • He inherited a difficult project from his predecessor.
   • The government inherited a large national debt.

   Synonymsacquireassumecome intoreceivetake over

   Antonymscreateinitiateoriginate