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Inherit vs Own - What's the difference?

inherit | own |


In lang=en terms the difference between inherit and own

is that inherit is to come into an inheritance while own is to recognise; acknowledge.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between inherit and own

is that inherit is (obsolete) to put in possession of while own is (obsolete) to grant; give.

As verbs the difference between inherit and own

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while own is (lb) to have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); "to possess by right; to have the right of property in; to have the legal right or rightful title to" (ref 1) or own can be (obsolete) to grant; give.

As an adjective own is

belonging to; possessed; proper to.

Inherit vs Innovate - What's the difference?

inherit | innovate |


In lang=en terms the difference between inherit and innovate

is that inherit is to come into an inheritance while innovate is to introduce (something) as new.

As verbs the difference between inherit and innovate

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while innovate is (obsolete|transitive) to alter, to change into something new; to revolutionize.

Invention vs Inherit - What's the difference?

invention | inherit |


As a noun invention

is .

As a verb inherit is

to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

Uphold vs Inherit - What's the difference?

uphold | inherit |


As verbs the difference between uphold and inherit

is that uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate while inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

Inherit vs Undefined - What's the difference?

inherit | undefined |


As a verb inherit

is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Carryon vs Inherit - What's the difference?

carryon | inherit |


As an adjective carryon

is .

As a noun carryon

is .

As a verb inherit is

to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

Inchoate vs Inherit - What's the difference?

inchoate | inherit |


As verbs the difference between inchoate and inherit

is that inchoate is to begin or start something while inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

As an adjective inchoate

is recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.

As a noun inchoate

is (rare) a beginning, an immature start.

Purchase vs Inherit - What's the difference?

purchase | inherit |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between purchase and inherit

is that purchase is (obsolete) the act or process of seeking and obtaining something (eg property, etc) while inherit is (obsolete) to put in possession of.

As verbs the difference between purchase and inherit

is that purchase is to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire while inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

As a noun purchase

is (obsolete) the act or process of seeking and obtaining something (eg property, etc).

Inherit vs Raise - What's the difference?

inherit | raise |


As verbs the difference between inherit and raise

is that inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) while raise is (label) to cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

As a noun raise is

(us) an increase in wages or salary; a rise (uk).

Adopt vs Inherit - What's the difference?

adopt | inherit |


In lang=en terms the difference between adopt and inherit

is that adopt is to select and take or approve while inherit is to come into an inheritance.

As verbs the difference between adopt and inherit

is that adopt is (with relationship specified) to take by choice into relationship, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while inherit is to take possession of as a right (especially in biblical translations) .

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