Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inhere
verb
/ɪnˈhɪr/
Definition
To exist as an inherent quality or characteristic within something.
Examples
- The beauty of the painting inhere in its vibrant colors.
- Values such as honesty and integrity inhere in a strong character.
- Joy and sadness often inhere in the experience of love.
Meaning
When something is said to inhere in another, it means that it is fundamentally part of that thing or is contained within it.
Synonyms
- belong
- exist
- subsist
