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Derives

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

📖 Definitions of "Derives"

verb

1
To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
2
To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
3
To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
4
To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Derives"

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Word	Definition
deduceverb	(transitive) To reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning to given premises or known facts.
inferverb	(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
educeverb	(transitive) To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
comeverb	To move toward the speaker.
gainverb	(intransitive) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
deductverb	To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.
descendverb	Senses relating to moving from a higher to a lower position.
arisesverb	(intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
brings	a band from Germany which perform most songs in the local dialect of Cologne, Kölsch.
buildsverb	(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
bypassesverb	To avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass.
comesnoun	(music) The answer to the theme, or dux, in a fugue.
dependsverb	(intransitive, usually followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.
drawsnoun	(slang) Clipping of drawers. [(archaic) Clothing worn on the legs, especially that worn next to the skin, such as hose or breeches.]
driftsverb	(intransitive) To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.
earnsverb	(transitive) To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
emanatesverb	(intransitive) To come from a source; issue from.
emergesverb	(intransitive) To come into view.
ensuesverb	(intransitive) To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.
establishesverb	(transitive) To form; to found; to institute; to set up in business.