Derive — synonyms, definition

1. derive (Verb)

acquire arise come conclude deduce deduct descend determine distil draw educe emanate emerge evolve extract flow gain get glean infer • • •

derive (Verb) — (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction.

derive (Verb) — Have the benefit of; obtain something desirable. ex. "derive pleasure from one's garden"

derive (Verb) — Come from. ex. "The present name derives from an older form"

derive (Verb) — Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state.

derive (Verb) — Be connected by a relationship of blood, for example. ex. "he derives from humble origins"

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