Meaning of the word develop in English

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develop

US /dɪˈvel.əp/

UK /dɪˈvel.əp/

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

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The company plans to develop new software.

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Children develop rapidly during their early years.

Synonym:

evolve progress advance mature grow

start to exist, experience, or possess

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She began to develop an interest in art.

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He might develop a fever.

Synonym:

acquire contract form gain incur

convert (land) from its original state to a more advanced and profitable use

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They plan to develop the vacant lot into apartments.

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The city council approved the proposal to develop the waterfront.

Synonym:

build on exploit utilize improve

photograph (film) so that the image becomes visible

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I need to develop this roll of film.

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The photographer will develop the negatives in the darkroom.

Synonym:

process print