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Meaning of the word derive in English

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derive

US /dɪˈraɪv/
UK /dɪˈraɪv/
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Verb

1.

obtain something from (a specified source)

Example:
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Many English words are derived from Latin.
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He derived great pleasure from painting.
Synonym:
obtain get gain acquire draw extract take receive collect glean
2.

base a concept or theory on (an existing concept or theory)

Example:
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The theory was derived from extensive research.
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His conclusions are derived from careful analysis of the data.
Synonym:
deduce infer conclude reason trace originate stem spring flow issue
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