inherit
US /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
1.
ereditare
receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder
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She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.
Ha ereditato una fortuna dalla nonna.
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He will inherit the family business.
Erediterà l'azienda di famiglia.
2.
ereditare, trasmettere
derive (a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) genetically from one's parents or ancestors
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He inherited his mother's blue eyes.
Ha ereditato gli occhi azzurri di sua madre.
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Some diseases can be inherited.
Alcune malattie possono essere ereditate.
3.
ereditare, assumere
receive (a position, role, or responsibility) from a predecessor
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He will inherit the leadership role next year.
Erediterà il ruolo di leadership l'anno prossimo.
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The new government will inherit a challenging economic situation.
Il nuovo governo erediterà una situazione economica difficile.