Choose and Derive

Choose

Choose verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

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Derive and choose are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derive" instead a verb "Choose".

Nearby Words: choosy, choosing, choosey, chooser

Derive verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.

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Choose and derive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Choose" instead a verb "Derive".

ability	choose ability	derive ability
power	choose power	derive power
style	choose style	derive style
name	choose name	derive name
Other words: way, words, names, powers.

Even when Shin Megami Tensei games choose to derive its characters from popular culture, such as the Hell Biker, or Alice, they're treated with care and attention to detail.

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