To inherit
Example: She will inherit her grandmother's old house next year.
Definition
"To inherit" means to receive property, money, or a title from someone who has died, usually a family member, by legal right or will. It often involves acquiring possessions or characteristics passed down through generations, such as in the phrase: She will inherit her grandmother's old house next year.
Etymology
The word "to inherit" comes from the Latin verb 'inhereditare,' which means 'to receive as an heir.' It combines 'in-' (in) and 'hereditare' (to inherit), derived from 'heres,' meaning heir. Did you know? The concept of inheritance has shaped family legacies and legal systems for centuries.
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"To inherit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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