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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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   verb (used with object) to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state: to develop natural resources; to develop one's musical talent. to cause to grow or expand: to develop one's muscles. to elaborate or expand in detail: to develop a theory.

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   Definition of develop in: cite. grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate: . Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   Develop definition, to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state: to develop natural resources; to develop one's musical talent. See more.

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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.

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   • [intransitive, transitive] to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this The child is developing normally.
   • [transitive] develop something to think of or produce a new idea, product, etc. and make it successful The company develops and markets new software.
   • [intransitive, transitive] develop (something) to begin to have something such as a disease or a problem; to start to affect someone or something Her son developed asthma when he was two.
   • [intransitive] to start to happen or change, especially in a bad way A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. We need more time to see how things develop before we take action.

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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.

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   Dictionary definition of develop. To grow, advance, or evolve over time. "The company plans to develop a new product line to meet customer demands." Detailed meaning of develop. It involves the gradual or systematic change, progress, or improvement of something, such as an idea, skill, product, or situation.