'inherit' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'inherit' with 12 example sentences.
- inherit verb
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: obtain from someone after their death
: receive from a predecessor
: receive by genetic transmission
I bought a house with the money I inherited from my grandfather.
The position of prime minister isn't inherited.
John inherited a large fortune.
We inherit our genes from our parents.
She inherited her mother's blue eyes.
Remember that we will inherit the results of your decisions.
None of you inherit anything.
Crowns are inherited, kingdoms are earned.
The entire colony will inherit the mutant DNA.
He just moved into an apartment he inherited from his parents.
Edward inherited his uncle's estate.
Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?