inherit
verb (used with object)
to take or receive (property, a right, a title, etc.) by succession or will, as an heir.
inheriting
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present participleof inherit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The buyers are inheriting an already lucrative business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
John Ternus took over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
It can happen — for example, if you inherit from a sibling who never married or had children — but it’s far less common than inheriting from a parent or grandparent.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
While Sally seems worried about her daughters inheriting her powers, the clip also hints that there might be some happier times ahead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
They were getting a new one, my mom explained, so I was inheriting the old one.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
