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

The power of prediction markets derives precisely from sucking our attention toward what’s speculable—incentivizing the networked crowd to separate signal from noise at scale. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

The second type, structural assets, derives value from categorical assertion. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Diaz is more interested in the sort of nostalgia that derives from childhood. — Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026

Such authority derives from followers’ belief that a leader possesses exceptional qualities or abilities. — Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

The shoe’s name derives from the studded accents seen throughout, dotting the straps for a punk-rock finish. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

And the artist's power derives from their ability to fill arenas and stadiums. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

The investment bank upgraded the Budweiser parent to buy from hold, noting that the company derives 64% percent of its sales from emerging markets In addition, 61% of its earnings before interest and taxes comes from developing areas. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

A great deal of the movie’s power derives from its subtle — and some not-so-subtle — variations on the Finney novel and subsequent films. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026