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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
develops, developing, developed |
| definition 1: |
When you develop something, you take what it is now and make it better or more complete.
The farmers had to develop the land before they could plant crops.You have a talent for singing, but if you take singing lessons, you will develop your talent.- synonyms:
- further
- similar words:
- advance, enhance, improve, perfect, plan, promote, reinforce
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| definition 2: |
When you develop something, you cause it to grow or get stronger.
You can develop your muscles by lifting weights.- synonyms:
- strengthen
- similar words:
- build, grow, mature, ripen
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| definition 3: |
When a scientist or business develops something, they create it starting from nothing.
The company developed a new version of the game last year and now people can buy it online.Scientists are developing a new kind of plastic made from seaweed.- synonyms:
- establish, generate, institute
- similar words:
- breed, create, form, hatch
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| definition 4: |
When you develop camera film, you carry out a process with the film and with chemicals and paper to create paper photographs.
Andy's grandfather loves photography. He take pictures and develops the film himself.- similar words:
- print, process
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| definition 5: |
When something develops, it grows or becomes stronger.
As the young chicks develop, they get bigger and their feathers turn from yellow to white.Your muscles develop when you exercise.
- synonyms:
- advance, grow, strengthen
- similar words:
- amount, bloom, build, flower, mature, progress, ripen
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| definition 6: |
When something develops, it makes progress toward some goal. It improves or expands.
After the discovery of a great quantity of natural resources, the country became more wealthy and developed rapidly. Bridges and roads were built or improved. Internet service expanded, and more trains and buses became available.Ken's parents were really happy to see how much his skill in karate had developed since he started.- synonyms:
- advance, evolve, progress
- similar words:
- improve
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| related words: |
age, bear, become, establish, expose, found, get, grow, grow up, institute, result, shape, spring, start |
| derivation: |
developed (adj.) |
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