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derive
1. v. To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
2. v. (transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
3. v. (transitive, linguistics) To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
4. v. (transitive, chemistry) To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
5. v. (intransitive) To originate or stem (from).
6. v. To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.

Example Sentences

It takes away the pleasure I would derive from making her suffer.

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