inherit
UK: ɪnˈhɛrɪt | US: ɪnˈhɛrɪt
vt. to receive (property, titles, etc.) from someone who has died
vt. to derive (a characteristic) genetically from one's parents
vt. to receive or take over (a situation, tradition, or system) from a predecessor
The word "inherit" traces back to Latin hereditare ("to inherit"), derived from heres ("heir"). The prefix in- emphasizes the idea of "entering into" possession, while herit preserves the core concept of succession. Over time, the term expanded from legal inheritance to include genetic traits and abstract traditions, reflecting a logical progression from tangible to intangible transfers.
She will inherit the family estate after her father's passing.
Children often inherit their parents' eye color.
The new CEO inherited a company in financial crisis.
Some cultures inherit traditions orally across generations.
He inherited his grandfather's love for music.