Definition of Derive

to acquire from something else

Examples of Derive in a sentence

Mary hopes to derive a sizable income from her pie sales.  🔊

In our small town, most of the citizens derive their income from manufacturing jobs.  🔊

Is it possible that Mary’s fear of abandonment could derive from the trauma of her parents accidentally leaving her at the mall?  🔊

After a great deal of research, scientists now know it is positive to derive the medicine from the leaves of the tree.  🔊

It is not surprising that I derive my distinct eye color from my parents.  🔊

In order for students to derive any type of benefit from this class, they must complete all the assignments.  🔊

It is impossible to derive the correct answer without the proper formula.  🔊

Although the supplements sound interesting, I will not purchase them because I am not sure I will derive any benefit from their use.  🔊

For some reason, the serial killer seemed to derive pleasure from harming others.  🔊

Since Jack does not derive any pleasure from his job, he is making plans to change careers.  🔊

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