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develop Definition and Meaning in English (develop definition)

verb
Synonyms:growevolveprogress
Quick Answer • Definition

Develop definition: To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

Definitions of Develop

  1. 1verb

    To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

  2. 2verb

    To create something new, such as a product, system, or idea, or to improve an existing one.

  3. 3verb

    To start to have a disease, problem, or a particular quality or feeling.

Example Sentences

“The city plans to develop a new park in the downtown area.”

“Children develop rapidly during their early years.”

“She hopes to develop her skills as a painter.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participledeveloped
present participledeveloping
noundevelopment
agent noundeveloper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

develop a habitcollocation

To acquire a particular habit or routine.

develop a filmcollocation

To process photographic film to make the images visible.

develop an ideacollocation

To elaborate on or expand an idea, making it more detailed or complete.

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Develop definition: To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
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'Develop' translates to 'develop' in English. Develop definition: To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
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