Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Derive.
How to pronounce derive:
US
Derive - as a verb
Reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deduce10deduct10infer8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclude13reason6reason outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Obtain
Example: "Derive pleasure from one's garden"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gain5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obtain8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Obtain from a particular source
Example: "The present name derives from an older form"
Example Sentences
"I derive great pleasure from reading."
"She derives inspiration from nature."
"The company derives most of its revenue from advertising."
"They derived their information from reliable sources."
"We can derive the equation from these principles."
Word Game Points
Is DERIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, derive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DERIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DERIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, derive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDERIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DERIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, derive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDERIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
