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inherit

verb

1 inherit

Obtain from someone after their death.

Roget 780: possess etc. 777; be the possessor of etc. 779, own; have for one's own, have for one's very own; come in for, inherit.    savor of the realty.    be one's property etc. ... show more

Roget 777: possess, have, hold, occupy, enjoy; be possessed of etc. adj.; have in hand etc. adj.; own etc. 780; ... show more

Roget 775: acquire, get, gain, win, earn, obtain, procure, gather; collect etc. (assemble) 72; pick, pickup; ... show more

2 inherit

Receive from a predecessor.

3 inherit

Receive by genetic transmission.


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