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The present tense form of 'inherit' is inherit or inherits. Example: He inherits his father's business after his retirement. (He inherits his father's business after his retirement.)
Definition of “inherit”
- to receive or be entitled to receive (property, a title, etc.) as an heir at the death of the previous holder
- to receive (a characteristic, quality, or trait) from one's ancestors
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | inherit |
| Present Continuous | inheriting |
| Present Perfect | inherited |
Example
She inherits her family's traditions.
Example
They inherit their parents' genes.
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I am inheriting my grandmother's antique furniture.
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They are inheriting their ancestors' wisdom.
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She has inherited her mother's artistic talent.
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They have inherited their family's business.
inherit Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | inherit |
| Singular Second Person (You) | inherit |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | inherits |
| Plural (We/You/They) | inherit |
Example
I inherit my family's traditions.
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You inherit your parents' genes.
Example
He inherits his father's business.
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She inherits her mother's artistic talent.
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It inherits its characteristics.
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We inherit our ancestors' wisdom.
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You inherit your family's legacy.
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They inherit their parents' wealth.
