Derive

Pronunciation: /dɜːrˈaɪv/

Derive (verb)

  1. To get something from a specific source or origin.
  2. To develop or evolve from something else.
  3. To calculate a new value using a mathematical process.

Examples

  • Many medicines derive their ingredients from plants.
  • He derives great satisfaction from helping others.

Common collocations: derive benefit, derive pleasure, derive meaning, derive concept, derive method

Synonyms of Derive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Derive

  • when discussing the starting point of something