derive — to obtain or receive something from a source
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to obtain or receive something from a source
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈraɪv/
Korean meaning: ~로부터 얻다, 추출하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-라이브 (강세: 라이브)
Example Sentences
- My mom derives joy from watching me struggle with math homework.
- Coffee derives its power from the tears of tired students.
- Scientists derive new antibiotics from marine organisms.
derive
VERB//dɪˈraɪv//
to obtain or receive something from a source
Extracting vitamin from oranges
Derive wisdom to drive forward and thrive!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'deriver', derived from Latin 'derivare', combining 'de-' (from) and 'rivus' (stream), originally meaning to draw off water from a stream or source.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“His confidence derives from years of practice.”
“Students derive benefit from group discussions.”
“I derive pleasure from helping others.”
“He derives income from rental properties.”
“This substance is chemically derived from oil.”
📝Examples
“My mom derives joy from watching me struggle with math homework.”
“Coffee derives its power from the tears of tired students.”
“Scientists derive new antibiotics from marine organisms.”
“The company derives most of its revenue from online sales.”
“Many English words derive from Latin and Greek roots.”
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