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derive in WordNet English dictionary
verb- come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
"She was descended from an old Italian noble family"; "he comes from humble origins"
derive come descend
- reason by deduction; establish by deduction
deduce infer deduct derive
- develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
derive educe
- come from
"The present name derives from an older form"
derive
- obtain
"derive pleasure from one's garden"
derive gain
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