Derive and Increase

Derive

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

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

Increase verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.

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Derive and increase are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derive" instead a verb "Increase".

ability	derive ability	increase ability
energy	derive energy	increase energy
power	derive power	increase power
strength	derive strength	increase strength
Other words: score, appeal, value, amount, gain, income, damage, drama, powers, abilities, stats.

This trope, both in the original show and others which employ it, has two benefits; not only can it increase the series' run by offering a method to depict an immortal main character on a long-running show, it is also a wonderful way to derive drama.

Source: The Nth Doctor

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