What is another word for fell heir to?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛl ˈe͡ə tuː] (IPA) 
The phrase "fell heir to" means to inherit or take possession of something, usually after someone else has died or passed it down. Some synonyms for this phrase could include "acquired", "gained", "obtained", "inherited", "inherited possession of", "took over", "inherited from", "succeeded to", or "inherited the rights to". Each of these phrases conveys the idea of someone receiving something from another person or entity, whether it's property, money, a business, or something else entirely. In many cases, the phrase "fell heir to" can be replaced with these synonyms to make writing more interesting and varied.
