inherit
verb (used with object)
to take or receive (property, a right, a title, etc.) by succession or will, as an heir.
has inherited
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present perfectof inherit (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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If she has inherited it, a plan will be put in place.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
My understanding is that leaving the policy solely in the deceased parents’ names could create a problem if there is a claim, particularly now that the daughter has inherited the property.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
We should also bear in mind the depth of the electoral hole that Burnham has inherited as Labour leader.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Liam Payne’s 9-year-old son has inherited the late singer’s fortune.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
He has inherited Ashima’s eyes, large, penetrating, with bold, elegant brows, and shares with Ashoke the slight bump at the very top of his nose.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
