[transitive, intransitive] to receive money, property, etc. from somebody when they die. inherit something from somebody She inherited a fortune from her father. inherit (something) He will inherit the title on the death of his uncle. Does he know that she stands to inherit?
She will inherit her father's estate when she is 21. She inherited a fortune from her grandmother. Would you quit your job if you inherited lots of money? He inherited the family business, but he had little interest in it and soon sold it. The chief's son would inherit all his lands and rights.