Derive
Derive verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.
Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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They all reminded him of her in some way, but since they're not his actual mother he didn't derive any closure from it and had to keep on killing.
Source: Series / Forever Knight
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