Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inher
verb
/ɪnˈhɪər/
Definition
to receive property, rights, or a title from a predecessor, typically through legal means following their death.
Examples
- After her grandmother passed away, she was the sole inher of the family estate.
- He was set to inher a substantial fortune when his father died.
- The laws of the country dictate who can inher in the absence of a will.
Meaning
Inher refers to the act of receiving something, especially assets or rights, from someone who has passed away, often as part of a legal inheritance process.
Synonyms
- inherit
- receive
- acquire
- bequeath
