derive derive /dɝˈaɪv/

verb

1. () (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction  ( deduct , infer , deduce , derive )
   (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
     Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.
   Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.
   
2. () Obtain  ( derive , gain )
   obtain
    Derive pleasure from one's garden
   derive pleasure from one's garden
   
3. () Come from  ( derive )
   come from
    The present name derives from an older form
   The present name derives from an older form
   
4. () Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state  ( educe , derive )
   develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
   
5. () Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example  ( come , derive , descend )
   come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
    She was descended from an old Italian noble family
   She was descended from an old Italian noble family
    He comes from humble origins
   he comes from humble origins