inherit

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия получения денег, имущества или характеристики от кого-либо, обычно после его смерти.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de recibir dinero, bienes o una característica de alguien, generalmente tras su muerte.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de recevoir de l'argent, des biens ou une caractéristique de quelqu'un, généralement après sa mort; également, recevoir par transmission héréditaire ou par succession.deVom Verb „erben“: das Erhalten von Geld, Eigentum oder Eigenschaften von jemandem, meist nach dessen Tod; auch das Übernehmen von Verhaltensweisen oder Traditionen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de receber dinheiro, bens ou características de alguém, geralmente após a sua morte. Também pode significar receber algo transmitido por gerações anteriores, como tradições, traços ou condições.zh动词，表示从他人（通常在其去世后）获得钱财、财产或特质。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الحصول على المال أو الممتلكات أو الصفات من شخص آخر، عادةً بعد وفاته. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى أخذ شيء أو صفة عن شخص آخر.

1. Receive property or money B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУнаследоватьesHeredarfrhériterdeErbenptHerdarzh继承arوَرِثَ

   Synonymes: come into

2. Receive genetic traits B1 formal

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

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

   ruУнаследоватьesheredar (rasgos genéticos)frhériter (de traits génétiques)deErbenptHerdarzh遗传arوراثة الصفات

   Synonymes: acquirederivegetreceive

3. Receive a situation or problem B2 formal

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

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

   ruУнаследоватьesHeredar una situación o problemafrHériter d'une situation ou d'un problèmedeErbenptHerdarzh接手arوَرِثَ

   Synonymes: acquireassumecome intoreceivetake over

   Antonymes: createinitiateoriginate

• inherited past participle
• inherited past simple
• inheriting present participle
• inherits third person singular