derive

spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem mean to come up or out of something into existence. spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

• • an idea that springs to mind

arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

• • new questions have arisen
• • slowly rose to prominence

originate implies a definite source or starting point.

• • the fire originated in the basement

derive implies a prior existence in another form.

• • the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

• • words flowed easily from her pen

issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

• • blood issued from the cut

emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

• • reports emanating from the capital

proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

• • advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

• • industries stemming from space research