What is "inherits"

Usage examples of "inherits".

The whole body of experimental and observational evidence in biology tends to show that the characters which the individual inherits from his ancestors remain remarkably constant in all ordinary conditions to which they may be subjected.

He may use his hands well, and hit hard with his fists, but he will never stand on his legs in the way the man does who inherits his belief.

I have made a will, Basil inherits all, since I have no other close relative.

But you forget that in both cases the other party needs your death, the Mompessons so that that girl inherits and the Maliphant claimant in order to inherit under the codicil.

As her husband he will, in all but name, possess the estate that she inherits under the will.