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INHERIT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Inherit.

How to pronounce inherit:

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Inherit - as a verb

Obtain from someone after their death

Example: "I inherited a castle from my french grandparents"

Receive from a predecessor

Example: "The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair"

Receive by genetic transmission

Example: "I inherited my good eyesight from my mother"

Example Sentences

"She will inherit the family business when she turns 30."
"He inherited his father's fortune."
"I hope to inherit my grandmother's antique jewelry."
"The prince is set to inherit the throne."
"The young girl will inherit the farmhouse from her deceased grandfather."
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Word Game Points

Is INHERIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inherit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INHERIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INHERIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inherit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INHERIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is INHERIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inherit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INHERIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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