develop

/dɪvˈɛləp/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

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”
gain through experience
“I acquired a strong aversion to television”
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”
change the use of and make available or usable
“develop land”
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
“Could you develop the ideas in your thesis”
create by training and teaching
“The old master is training world-class violinists”
be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest
“The plot developed slowly”
grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
“A flower developed on the branch”
become technologically advanced
“Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”
cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
“The perfect climate here develops the grain”

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