Derive
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To obtain or receive (something) from something else. To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning. To find the derivation of (a word or phrase). To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction. To originate or stem (from).
Example sentence: Adversity is a great teacher, but this teacher makes us pay dearly for its instruction; and often the profit we derive, is not worth the price we paid.
Gain
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To acquire possession of what one did not have before.To increase.To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of gaining.What one gains, as a return on investment or dividend.The factor by which a signal is multiplied.
Example sentence: People say I'm too skinny, but if I gain a little weight, they say I look chubby. You can't please everyone. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.