Synonyms of derives

derives

verb

present tense third-person singular of derive

as in understands

to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information

from the summit, he was able to derive his location from the position of several prominent landmarks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understands
• decides
• infers
• concludes
• deduces
• thinks
• assumes
• extrapolates
• speculates
• reasons
• supposes
• judges
• gathers
• ascertains
• guesses
• reads
• interprets
• makes out
• draws a conclusion
• contemplates
• surmises
• construes
• rationalizes
• conjectures
• philosophizes
• finds out
• dopes (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of derives

In those situations, advice derives much of its value from trust, accountability and experience. — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

As a result, the film derives overwhelming tension from the creature’s unknown qualities and the terror of an unseen force wreaking havoc on an unassuming community. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

The authority of objects derives from their imperviousness—but too total an imperviousness precludes writing and action altogether. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

The report also contains detailed data about taxable sales, personal income and other economic sectors from which the state derives income. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026

One’s trust in a griot’s accounting derives from centuries-old reliability. — Anne Haley, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

The word algebra derives from the al-jabr in this title, which, by extension, also informs the word algorithm. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Boeing, for example, derives substantial revenue from its commercial aviation business, meaning separate economic conditions can have just as much impact on its stock as Pentagon spending. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 July 2026

The filing emphasizes that Rodríguez’s immunity derives solely from her current status as Venezuela’s head of state and does not constitute a judgment on the merits of the allegations against her. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026