derive
Meaning
To derive means to obtain or extract something from a source, often in a logical or systematic way.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "derive" with "arrive," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
decided
to
make
a
soup
for
dinner
and
looked
for
a
simple
recipe
in
an
old
notebook
.
She
could
derive
the
list
of
ingredients
from
her
grandmother's
notes
,
which
were
written
in
short
lines
.
While
cooking
,
she
tasted
the
soup
and
adjusted
the
salt
and
herbs
until
the
flavor
felt
just
right
.
When
her
friends
arrived
,
they
said
the
dish
was
warm
and
comforting
,
and
Anna
felt
proud
that
the
recipe
had
worked
.
Common Phrases
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Synonyms
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