Definition of derive
Verbs
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
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extrapolate
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
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surmise
infer from incomplete evidence
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elicit
derive by reason
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conclude, reason, reason out
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
come from
"The present name derives from an older form"
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evolve
undergo development or evolution
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
- Synonyms:
- educe
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etymologise, etymologize
give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word)
Vocabulary Lists for derive
George Orwell's "1984" Part 3 (comprehensive) »(2202 words)
Comprehensive vocabulary list for George Orwell's...
- newspeak
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Chapters 8-15 »(708 words)
Vocabulary study list for Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The...
- premeditate
- symbolising
- abase
- discern
- endue
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Intro + Chapters 1-7 »(650 words)
Vocabulary study list for Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The...
- embroider
- imbue
- ignominy
- decapitate
- scaffold
George Orwell's "1984" Part 3 »(433 words)
Vocabulary study list for George Orwell's "1984" (Part...
- euphony
- abbreviate
- cell
- alterable
- cauterize
Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" Chapters 1-10 »(412 words)
Vocabulary study list for Charlotte Bronte's "Jane...
- habituate
- neutralised
- coherently
- corrode
- predispose
- pessimist
- belated
- doddery
- impertinent
- vanguard
- Hale
- German ivy
- matt
- sleigh
- flats

