Derive | Mean of derive in English Dictionary

/dɪˈraɪv/

• Verb
• to take or get (something) from (something else)
1. The river derives its name from a Native American tribe.
2. She derived [=received, took] great satisfaction from their friendship.
3. Many English words are derived from French.
4. Petroleum is derived from coal tar and used to make gasoline.
• to have something as a source
1. Much of the book's appeal derives from the personality of its central character.