develop
/dɪˈvɛl.əp/verb3 syllables
Develop means: gain through experience.
Synonyms for develop38
verb, as in be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest
verb, as in change the use of and make available or usable
verb, as in come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
verb, as in come into existence; take on form or shape
verb, as in elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme
verb, as in become technologically advanced
verb, as in make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
verb, as in work out
verb, as in cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
verb, as in happen
verb, as in grow emotionally or mature
What does develop mean?21
verb
gain through experience“I acquired a strong aversion to television”
be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest“The plot developed slowly”
change the use of and make available or usable“develop land”
create by training and teaching“The old master is training world-class violinists”
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)“He grew a beard”
come into existence; take on form or shape“A new religious movement originated in that country”
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses“Could you develop the ideas in your thesis”
elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme“develop the melody and change the key”
become technologically advanced“Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”
generate gradually“We must develop more potential customers”
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation“Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather”
work out“We have developed a new theory of evolution”
cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development“The perfect climate here develops the grain”
happen“Report the news as it develops”
grow emotionally or mature“The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten”
grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment“A flower developed on the branch”
make visible by means of chemical solutions“Please develop this roll of film for me”
superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry
move one's pieces into strategically more advantageous positions“Spassky developed quickly”
move into a strategically more advantageous position“develop the rook”
expand in the form of a series“Develop the function in the following form”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Develop in a sentence
- In the opening, move only those pawns that help develop the pieces.carlosalberto
- As deuterostomes, humans all begin as assholes, and some never develop beyond that point.shekitten
- Parents work hard to develop, or instill, positive beliefs and values in their children.Delayedecholalia
- If you speak a lot of languages, you can develop yourself wherever you go.DJ_Saidez
- By learning a new language, we also develop a better understanding of different cultures.samir_t
- When trade prohibitions are resisted by any substantial minority, black markets develop.halfb1t
- Pride tends to develop into hubris, which is close kin to madness.Ooneykcall
- If you walk a lot, you will develop calluses on your heel.CM
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of develop
as a verb
- past tense
- developed
- present participle
- developing
- third-person singular
- develops
- past participle
- developed