verb

derive

to derive, to obtain, to originate

She derives great pleasure from her work.

She derives great pleasure from her work.

This word derives from a Latin root.

This word derives from a Latin root.

to derive ((sth.)) from ((sth.)) She derives pleasure from music.

to derive from ((sth.)) The word derives from French.

Synonyms: obtain, get, originate, stem from

From Latin 'derivare' (to draw off a stream), from 'de-' (away) + 'rivus' (stream).

Imagine 'deriving' water from a 'river'. You are getting something from a source.

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