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   De·vel·op

   /dəˈveləp/

   

   verb

   • 1. grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate: "motion pictures developed into mass entertainment" Similar growevolvematureexpandenlargespreadadvanceprogressprospersucceedthriveget on wellflourishblossombloomburgeonmake headwaybe successfulinformal:go great gunsinitiateinstigateset in motionput in placeinstituteinaugurateoriginateinventformestablishfashiongenerateundertakeembark on
   • ▪ (of a poor agricultural country) become more economically and socially advanced: "the country is developing at a rapid rate and the economy is booming"
   • ▪ convert (land) to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making other use of its resources: "plans to develop the area"
   • ▪ construct or convert (a building) so as to improve existing resources: "the company developed a chain of hotels"
   • ▪ elaborate (a musical theme) by modification of the melody, harmony, or rhythm: "the piano develops the melody into a short cadenza" Similar expandenlargeadd toflesh outsupplementreinforceaugmentextendbroadenfill outembellishenhanceelaborateamplifyrefineimprovepolishperfect
   • ▪ convert (a curved surface) conceptually into a plane figure as if by unrolling.
   • ▪ expand (a function, etc.) in the form of a series.
   • 2. start to exist, experience, or possess: "a strange closeness developed" Similar come into beingcome aboutstartbeginbe borncome into existenceappeararrivecome forthemergeeruptburst outariseoriginatebreakunfoldcrop upfollowhappenresultensuebreak outformal:commencefall ill withbe taken ill withbe struck down withbe stricken withsuccumb tocontractcatchgetpick upcome down withbecome infected withgo down withinformal:take ill withtake sick with
   • 3. treat (a photographic film) with chemicals to make a visible image: "she came to get the film developed"
   • 4. bring (a piece) into play from its initial position on a player's back rank: "he preferred to develop his bishop on e7"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘unfold, unfurl’): from French développer, based on Latin dis- ‘un-’ + a second element of unknown origin found also in envelop.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEVELOP | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to grow or change and become more advanced, or to make someone or something do this: The baby develops inside the mother for nine months. She's taking a course to develop her computer skills. He's developing into a very good tennis player. Fewer examples. Dancing helps develop balance and coordination. We had some say in how our jobs would develop.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › developdevelop verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of develop verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › developdevelop - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 4, 2024 · ( transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of. ( transitive) To create . I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks. ( transitive) To bring out images latent in photographic film . Please develop this roll of film. ( transitive) To acquire something usually over a period of time.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDevelop definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 16, 2023 · Develop definition: When something develops , it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › developdevelop | meaning in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   to change and become better, or to make someone or something become better: He’s developing into a very good tennis player. B1. to make something new, such as a product: Scientists are developing new drugs all the time. to start to have a problem or feeling: Shortly after take-off the plane developed engine trouble.

7. www.wordsmyth.netdevelop | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   de·vel·op. pronunciation: dih ve lp. parts of speech: transitive verb, intransitive verb. features: Word Combinations ( verb ), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns. Word Explorer. See. film, muscle, photography, reproduce, seed, technology, virus. The meaning of develop. Definition of develop.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusDEVELOP - 35 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to develop. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of develop. The children developed their reading skills further during this year. Synonyms. expand. broaden. augment. improve. advance.