derive
derive
Definition
de·rive (di rīv′)
transitive verb derived -·rived′, deriving -·riv′·ing
- to get or receive (something) from a source
- to get by reasoning; deduce or infer
- to trace from or to a source; show the derivation of
- Chem. to obtain or produce (a compound) from another compound by replacing one element with one or more other elements
Etymology: ME deriven < OFr deriver < L derivare, to divert, orig., to turn a stream from its channel < de-, from + rivus, a stream: see rival
intransitive verb
to come (from); be derived; originate
derive
Synonyms
derive
v.
derive
Usage Examples
Object
- pleasure: She still derives much pleasure from the visits of Old Boys.
- benefit: However, they are also likely to derive little benefit from these supplements.
Modifying Another Word
- ultimately: This idea is inherited from 19 th -century esthetics, and derives ultimately from Kant.
Preposition: from
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