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to be derived from
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to
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be
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derived
,
from
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derive
verb
derived, has derived, is deriving, derives
obtener, sacar
;
provenir, derivar, proceder
;
deducir, inferir
Example sentences of
derive
verb
•
The river
derives
its name
from
a Native American tribe.
•
Much of the book's appeal
derives from
the personality of its central character.
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Synonyms of
derive
verb
spring
,
arise
,
originate
,
flow
,
issue
,
emanate
,
stem
,
emerge
,
deduce
,
obtain
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