B1verbformallanguageacademic
US/dɪˈraɪv/
UK/dɪˈraɪv/
to get something, such as pleasure or information, from a source; or to come from something
In context
Many students derive great satisfaction from helping younger classmates.
The word 'democracy' is derived from two Greek words.
Most of the data in this report derives from a national survey.
Words that go with derive
verb + noun
- derive pleasure fromSome people derive pleasure from solving difficult maths problems.
- derive satisfaction fromTeachers often derive satisfaction from seeing their students succeed.
- derive benefit fromWeaker students may derive more benefit from small classes.
- derive income fromThe university and its staff derive income from tuition fees and research grants.
verb + preposition
- derived fromMany English words are derived from Latin.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This word derives by French.Correct: This word derives from French.