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To inherit is to receive something, such as money, an asset, or a problem or characteristic from someoneelse. (verb)
- An example of inherit is when your uncle dies and leaves you his boat.
- An example of inherit is when you get your mother's nose.
- An example of inherit is when you take a new position and immediately have to deal with a problem left by the person who had your job before.
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