extrapolates

verb

Definition of extrapolatesnext
present tense third-person singular of extrapolate
as in derives
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information we can extrapolate from past economic recessions the probable course of the current one

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  1. derives
  2. understands
  3. decides
Verb
  • Tencent predominantly derives revenue from selling video games (familiar games would be subsidiaries’ Fortnite and Clash of Clans), monetizing the WeChat social media platform via advertisers, and its FinTech unit through mobile payments and consumer loans.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Their name derives from the distinctive, eye-like spots on their bodies, which resemble military epaulettes.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of derives
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Pearson understands that sentiment.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • After sustaining an injury on New Year’s Eve, Max decides to change her life.
    Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The two witness and experience so much abuse that Elwood finally decides to fight back, despite the risk of retaliation by the school's administrators.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of decides
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