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Definition derive in American English

derive verb

verb
/dɪˈraɪv/
1

to receive or obtain something from something else

Example

products that are derived from animals

Example

They derive such great enjoyment from these simple games.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
1.1

to have something as an origin

Example

Their fear derives from a belief that these people have supernatural powers.

Synonyms and related words
come from origin derive
2

to get a chemical substance from another substance

Synonyms and related words
action adsorb aerate
3

to form one word or phrase from another, or to say that a word or phrase developed from another

Synonyms and related words
affix affixation anaphora
Definition derive in American English