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derive

de·rive

derive

 
 
pronunciation:
d raIv
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: verb
inflections: derives, deriving, derived
definition 1: to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from").
Many medicines have ingredients derived from plants.
similar words:
acquire, gain, gather, get, harvest, obtain, reap, secure
definition 2: to come from a particular source; originate (usually followed by "from").
The English word "virtue" derives from Latin.
synonyms:
originate, spring, stem
similar words:
descend, flow, issue, proceed
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derivation: derivable (adj.)