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inherit
verb(in-her-it)
obtain from someone after their death
Examples:
I inherited a castle from my French grandparents.
inherit
verb(in-her-it)
receive by genetic transmission
Examples:
I inherited my good eyesight from my mother.
inherit
verb(in-her-it)
receive from a predecessor
Examples:
The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair.

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