Synonyms for derive
Definitions
- v. 1
To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
Reading books is the best way to derive knowledge.
- v. 2
To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
- v. 3
To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
Related words
- Word family
- derivable derivate derivation derivative
Forms
- Past participle
- derived
e.g. derived → inferred, drawn, deducted, deduced…
Example sentences
- infer What do you infer from her strange behavior?
- deduct He could deduct the furnishing of his work room from his taxes.
- descend The aircraft began to descend toward the runway.
- obtain I am able to obtain a registration form for free.
- extract Algeria needs to use solar energy to extract water.
By length
- 3 letters
- get1
- 4 letters
- come1, draw1, gain1, reap1
- 5 letters
- infer2, educe
- 6 letters
- accept2, obtain2, deduct2, deduce2
- 7 letters
- receive2, extract2, descend2, procure2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (infer2 = 2 syllables).