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derive

/dɪ'raɪv/

Synonyms of derive Antonyms of derive Examples of derive Usage of derive Parts of derive Definition that contains derive Words sounding like derive Explanation of derive

verb
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
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deduce deduct infer

type of:
conclude reason out reason
verb
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
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come descend
verb
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
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educe

type of:
create make
verb
obtain
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"derive pleasure from one's garden"

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gain

type of:
obtain
verb
come from
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"The present name derives from an older form"

type of:
evolve

Examples of derive

"derive pleasure from one's garden"
"The present name derives from an older form"