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Bequeathed vs Inherited - What's the difference?

bequeathed | inherited |

As verbs the difference between bequeathed and inherited

is that bequeathed is (bequeath) while inherited is (inherit).

As an adjective inherited is

obtained via an inheritance.

bequeathed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (bequeath)

    • bequeath

    English

    Verb

  • (legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
  • To hand down; to transmit.
  • To give; to offer; to commit.

    • Usage notes

    * (give or leave by will) The verb is usually used of personal property; for real property, the term devise is preferred.

    Related terms

    * quethe * quoth * bequest

    inherited

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (inherit)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Obtained via an inheritance
  • Diseases and disorders which are hereditary.