derive
verb/dɪˈraɪv/
Frequency rank: #7,556 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
To obtain or develop something from a source.
Example sentence
Many English words derive from Latin and Greek roots.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 7,501–7,600
- cuffto put handcuffs on someone; to restrain someone's wrists with cuffs.
- cyclonea large, powerful, and destructive storm with strong rotating winds.
- dedicateTo give all your time and effort to a particular purpose.
- delusionalHolding false beliefs that are disconnected from reality, often despite evidence to the contrary.
- depositionA formal statement given under oath, typically recorded for use in court.
- descendTo move or go down to a lower level.
- diligencecareful and persistent hard work or effort.
- discriminateto treat a person or group unfairly because of prejudice.
- diversionsomething that turns attention or traffic away from the main route or focus; a distraction or detour
- doorwayAn opening in a wall that you go through to enter a room or building.