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.
Define inherited. inherited synonyms, inherited pronunciation, inherited translation, English dictionary definition of inherited. v. in her it ed , in her it ing , in her its v. tr. 1. Law a. To take by law of descent from an intestate owner. b. To receive by will; receive by bequest...