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- pronunciation:
- dih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
develops, developing, developed |
definition 1: |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition.
Try to develop your best qualities.- synonyms:
- further
- similar words:
- advance, enhance, germinate, improve, perfect, plan, promote, reinforce
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definition 2: |
to cause to gain strength; cause to grow.
He tried to develop his muscles by lifting weights.- synonyms:
- strengthen
- similar words:
- build, germinate, grow, mature, ripen
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definition 3: |
to bring into being or operation; generate.
Scientists are developing a new kind of plastic.- synonyms:
- establish, generate, institute
- similar words:
- breed, constitute, create, form, hatch, originate
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definition 4: |
to treat with chemicals so as to create a photographic image.
He develops his own film.- similar words:
- print, process
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definition 5: |
to become stronger; grow.
Teenagers develop at a rapid pace.
- synonyms:
- advance, grow, strengthen
- similar words:
- amount, bloom, blossom, build, flower, germinate, mature, progress, ripen
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definition 6: |
to come into being or operation.
The tadpoles will develop into frogs.- synonyms:
- become, evolve
- similar words:
- amount, breed, form, originate, shape
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related words: |
bear, become, branch out, brew, civilize, enlarge, establish, expose, flourish, found, get, grow, grow up, institute, rear, result, rise, shape, spring, wax |
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derivation: |
developed (adj.) |
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