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Inherit

usgb/ɪnˈherɪt/Volume
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After Death

Use 'inherit' to describe receiving something only after a person has passed away.

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She inherited her aunt's jewelry collection.
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Legal Process

'Inherit' often involves a legal process where a will dictates who receives what.

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He had to wait for the will to be read before he could inherit the estate.
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Not Always Willing

Sometimes people inherit things unexpectedly or even unwillingly.

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She suddenly inherited a debt from her late husband.
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