English Synonym Finder

inherited

Definitions

Received as an heir from a predecessor at their death.

Derived from one's parents or ancestors through genetic transmission.

Taken over from a previous owner or occupant.

Examples

She inherited a beautiful collection of antique jewelry from her grandmother.

He inherited his father's talent for playing the piano.

Synonyms

bequeathed hereditary handed down acquired ancestral inborn innate

Antonyms

acquired earned purchased new original self-made unrelated