Inherit Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭn-hĕrĭt
To receive (property) from one who has died
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. acquire
  2. come into
  3. get
  4. obtain
  5. receive
  6. derive
  7. succeed to
  8. get one's inheritance
  9. fall heir to
  10. be bequeathed
  11. be willed
  12. be granted a legacy
  13. take into possession
  14. take over
  15. receive an endowment
  16. come-in-for
Antonyms:
  1. lose
  2. be disowned
  3. miss

Words Related to Inherit

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. law
  2. inherited
  3. inheritance
  4. DockPadding

Inherit Sentence Examples

  • The princess is next in line to inherit the throne of the kingdom.

  • While not as thin as her mother, you could tell she would inherit her mother's height.

  • John hopes he will inherit his father's business after his retirement.

  • Mary spent time writing her will so that her family would know what they will inherit after she passes away.

  • Why don't they inherit?

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