Synonyms of inherit

Verb

1. inherit, get, acquire

usage: obtain from someone after their death; "I inherited a castle from my French grandparents"

2. inherit

usage: receive from a predecessor; "The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair"

3. inherit, receive, have

usage: receive by genetic transmission; "I inherited my good eyesight from my mother"

Definition and meaning of inherit (Dictionary)