derive

US /dɪˈraɪv/

UK /dɪˈraɪv/

1.

obtain something from (a specified source)

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Many English words are derived from Latin.

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He derived great pleasure from painting.

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obtain get gain acquire draw extract take receive collect glean

2.

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

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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.

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deduce infer conclude reason trace originate stem spring flow issue

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derivative derive from