Inherit Definition & Meaning
inherit
- verb
- obtain from someone after their death; "I inherited a castle from my French grandparents"
- receive from a predecessor; "The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair"
- receive by genetic transmission; "I inherited my good eyesight from my mother"
"Inherit" in song lyrics
See how inherit is used in real songs:
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"It ran through my crew so I guess I've inherit"
D-Nice — Call Me D-Nice -
"Whatchu cant take witcha let ya seeds inherit"
Esham — Slippin Out Amerikkka -
"I didn't have two parents whose style I could inherit"
Jesse Abraham — Back Off
Words that rhyme with inherit
Usage tips for "inherit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "inherit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for inherit to find words that pair well.
Use "inherit" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does inherit mean?
- obtain from someone after their death; "I inherited a castle from my French grandparents" receive from a predecessor; "The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair" receive by genetic transmission; "I inherited my good eyesight from my mother"
- What part of speech is inherit?
- Inherit is a verb.
- How many definitions does inherit have?
- Inherit has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).