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INHERITING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word inheriting. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word inheriting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INHERITING

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acquiring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of acquiring something

assuming
adverbadv
adjective satellite

• excessively forward

deriving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

getting
verbv
noun

• the act of acquiring something

succeeding
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• coming after or following

adjective satellite

• (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving

gaining
verbv
noun

• a quantity that is added

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

• the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

• the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

• obtain

• win something through one's efforts

• derive a benefit from

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• rise in rate or price

• increase or develop

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• increase (one's body weight)

obtaining
verb, nounv, n
verb

• come into possession of

• receive a specified treatment (abstract)

• be valid, applicable, or true

receiving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• get something; come into possession of

• receive a specified treatment (abstract)

• register (perceptual input)

• go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

• express willingness to have in one's home or environs

• accept as true or valid

• bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

• convert into sounds or pictures

• experience as a reaction

• have or give a reception

• receive as a retribution or punishment

• partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament

• regard favorably or with disapproval

taking over
verbv
noun

• acquisition of property by descent or by will

Best Hypernyms For INHERITING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inheriting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
acquire acquiring get getting have receive attaining gaining obtaining procuring receiving

Alternatives for ACQUIRING

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