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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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   Develop is a verb that means to build up, grow, or improve gradually over time. A developer is someone who develops land into shopping malls, schools, and skyscrapers. The process can take months, but eventually they will transform a pile of dirt into a building.

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

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   [intransitive, transitive] to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this. From birth to age 5, a child's brain develops rapidly. Some children develop more slowly than others. develop into something Gradually these settlements developed into cities.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEVELOP | meaning - 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.

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   2 days ago · develop in British English. (dɪˈvɛləp ) verb. 1. to come or bring to a later or more advanced or expanded stage; grow or cause to grow gradually. 2. (transitive) to elaborate or work out in detail. 3. to disclose or unfold ( thoughts, a plot, etc) gradually or (of thoughts, etc) to be gradually disclosed or unfolded.

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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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   1. To bring from latency to or toward fulfillment: an instructor who develops the capabilities of each student. 2. a. To expand or enlarge: developed a national corporation into a worldwide business. b. To aid in the growth of; strengthen: exercises that develop muscles. c.

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   1. a [+ object] : to cause (something) to grow or become bigger or more advanced. She has been exercising regularly to develop her back muscles. The story was later developed into a novel. The island has developed its economy around tourism. The course is designed to develop your writing skills.