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Derive

/dɪˈraɪv/
To obtain something from a specific source or origin.

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It is derived from Norwegian and means "well-being."

Most of the old religions derive from a patriarchal phase.

I have derived inexpressible comfort from it.

Etymology:

etymology
From Old French deriver, from Latin derivare, from de- meaning down, away + rivus meaning stream, literally to draw off (water).

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