heir Sentence Examples
- The prince was the sole heir to the throne, destined to rule over the kingdom.
- After her grandmother's passing, she became the rightful heir to the family's extensive fortune.
- The wealthy businessman had no children, so his closest living relative became his presumptive heir.
- The museum received a valuable painting as a bequest from an eccentric heir with a love for art.
- The estate was divided among the multiple heirs, each inheriting a portion of the late patriarch's legacy.
- The lost heir, long believed to be dead, emerged from obscurity to reclaim his rightful place.
- The heir to the fashion empire was known for his daring designs and innovative approach to style.
- The rival heirs engaged in a bitter legal battle over the inheritance of their deceased uncle.
- The young heir, not yet of age, was entrusted with the management of the family business under the guidance of his trusted guardian.
- The philanthropist's legacy lived on through his heirs, who continued his charitable work and supported worthy causes.
heir Meaning
heir (n)
a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
a person who inherits some title or office
heir (n.)
One who inherits, or is entitled to succeed to the possession of, any property after the death of its owner; one on whom the law bestows the title or property of another at the death of the latter.
One who receives any endowment from an ancestor or relation; as, the heir of one's reputation or virtues.
heir (v. t.)
To inherit; to succeed to.
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FAQs About the word heir
a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another, a person who inherits some title or officeOne who inherits, or is en
heiress, descendant,inheritor, legatee, descendent, beneficiary,successor, claimant, heir at law, coheir
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The prince was the sole heir to the throne, destined to rule over the kingdom.
After her grandmother's passing, she became the rightful heir to the family's extensive fortune.
The wealthy businessman had no children, so his closest living relative became his presumptive heir.
The museum received a valuable painting as a bequest from an eccentric heir with a love for art.
