Inherit

usgb/ɪnˈherɪt/Volume
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After DeathPlay
Use 'inherit' to describe receiving something only after a person has passed away. SlideShe inherited her aunt's jewelry collection.
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Legal ProcessPlay
'Inherit' often involves a legal process where a will dictates who receives what. SlideHe had to wait for the will to be read before he could inherit the estate.
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Not Always WillingPlay
Sometimes people inherit things unexpectedly or even unwillingly. SlideShe suddenly inherited a debt from her late husband.