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   develop

   /dɪˈvɛləp/

   verb

   • 1. grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate: "motion pictures were to develop 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
   • 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 › dictionary › englishDEVELOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEVELOP definition: 1. to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DEVELOP is to set forth or make clear by degrees or in detail : expound. How to use develop in a sentence.

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   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. to bring into being or activity; generate; evolve.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVELOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   develop. (dɪveləp ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense develops , present participle developing , past tense, past participle developed. 1. verb. When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.

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

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEVELOP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   DEVELOP definition: 1. to grow or change and become more advanced, or to make someone or something do this: 2. to make…. Learn more.

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   a. To cause to become more complex or intricate; add detail and fullness to; elaborate: began with a good premise but developed it without imagination. b. Music To elaborate (a theme) with rhythmic and harmonic variations. 4. a. To bring into being gradually: develop a new cottage industry. b.

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    develop (used especially in business contexts) to think of and produce a new product: to develop new software; produce to make things to be sold; to create something using skill: a factory that produces microchips

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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.