derive
Translation
to obtain, to get, to originate
Examples
She derives great pleasure from her work.
She derives great pleasure from her work.
The word 'derive' derives from a Latin word.
The word 'derive' derives from a Latin word.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to get (sth.) from (sth.) She derives great pleasure from her work.
((from sth.)) to come from (sth.) The word 'derive' derives from a Latin word.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obtain, get, originate, stem from
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (from) + 'rivus' (stream). Literally, 'to draw from a stream'.
Memory Tips
Think of a river ('rivus') and how you 'derive' water from it.