Derive (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Come from; "The present name derives from an older form".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Related Words

• Derivation (noun)
• Deriving (noun)
• Derivative (adjective)

Meaning ²

Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Educe

Hypernyms

• Create

Hyponyms

• Etymologise

Related Words

• Derivation (noun)
• Derivative (adjective)

Meaning ³

Reason by deduction; establish by deduction.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Infer
• Deduct
• Deduce

Hypernyms

• Reason Out
• Conclude
• Reason

Hyponyms

• Surmise
• Extrapolate
• Elicit

Related Words

• Derivation (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Gain

Hyponyms

• Draw

Meaning ⁵

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".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Descend
• Come

Related Words

• Derivation (noun)
• Derivative (adjective)