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- pronunciation:
- dih
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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
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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.- 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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| related words: |
age, bear, become, establish, expose, found, get, grow, grow up, institute, result, shape, spring, start |
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| derivation: |
developed (adj.) |
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