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IELTS word

derive

/dΙͺˈraΙͺv/verb

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English definition

to get something from a particular source

Common phrases / collocations

  1. derive from
  2. derive benefit
  3. derive meaning

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The researcher derived blue dye from berries.

  2. 2.

    Many medicines derive from plants.

  3. 3.

    The town derives income from tourism.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A researcher extracts natural blue dye from crushed berries.
to get something from a particular source
1natural source
2useful substance
berries are the source→dye is obtained