INHERIT

7 letters 10 Scrabble points /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/

Definition of INHERIT

verb
  1. To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

    "Your descendants will inherit the earth."

  2. To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.

    "After Grandad died, I inherited the house."

  3. To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.

    "Let's hope the baby inherits his mother's looks and his father's intelligence."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters I N H E R I T
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

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