Inherit or harass?

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I talked with a British man yesterday. He asked me that whether or not I will inherit my property to my daughter.

"inherit". But I think that he pronounced it similar as "Harass".

I can ask him for it when I meet him today again. But, could you teach me whether or not there is a word which means "inherit" but which has similar pronunciation as "harass"?

Thank you in advance for your teaching?

Clive · Accepted Answer

inherit is not correct here.

eg He left his property to his daughter.
eg He bequeathed his property to his daughter.
eg His daughter inherited his property.

Son James · Answer

Ah! Right! I can't use "inherit" there. Thank you for your teaching,Clive<img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/10.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/10.gif' alt='Emotion: embarrassed'/>. I need to ask that British man what he pronounce that word once again.

Dave_anon · Answer

Hi

The nearest I can think of is:

- Will you pass on your property to your daughter?

Dave

Son James · Answer

Thank you for your teaching,Dave. Wow! I need to ask the British man for it. I think that I heard it "Harass".

CSnyder · Answer

You presumably heard something involving the word "heiress", which the Brits pronounce similarly to "harass".

Son James · Answer

Ah~ Thank you so much for your answer. She is my daughter. Then, "heiress".

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