develop

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To free from that which infolds or envelops; to unfold; to lay open by degrees or in detail; to make visible or known; to disclose; to produce or give forth; as, to develop theories; a motor that develops 100 horse power.

2. 2transitive verb

   To unfold gradually, as a flower from a bud; hence, to bring through a succession of states or stages, each of which is preparatory to the next; to form or expand by a process of growth; to cause to change gradually from an embryo, or a lower state, to a higher state or form of being; as, sunshine and rain develop the bud into a flower; to develop the mind.

3. 3transitive verb

   To advance; to further; to prefect; to make to increase; to promote the growth of.

4. 4transitive verb

   To change the form of, as of an algebraic expression, by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.

5. 5transitive verb

   To cause to become visible, as an invisible or latent image upon plate, by submitting it to chemical agents; to bring to view.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To go through a process of natural evolution or growth, by successive changes from a less perfect to a more perfect or more highly organized state; to advance from a simpler form of existence to one more complex either in structure or function; as, a blossom develops from a bud; the seed develops into a plant; the embryo develops into a well-formed animal; the mind develops year by year.

7. 7intransitive verb

   To become apparent gradually; as, a picture on sensitive paper develops on the application of heat; the plans of the conspirators develop.

8. 8verb

   come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

   "He grew a beard"

   "The patient developed abdominal pains"

   Synonyms

   acquiregetgrowproduce
9. 9verb

   change the use of and make available or usable

   "develop land"

   "The country developed its natural resources"

10. 10verb

    expand in the form of a series

    "Develop the function in the following form"

11. 11verb

    grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment

    "A flower developed on the branch"

    "The country developed into a mighty superpower"

12. 12verb

    cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development

    "The perfect climate here develops the grain"

    "He developed a new kind of apple"

13. 13verb

    happen

    "Report the news as it develops"

    "These political movements recrudesce from time to time"

    Synonyms

    breakrecrudesce
14. 14verb

    be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest

    "The plot developed slowly"

15. 15verb

    elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme

    "develop the melody and change the key"

16. 16verb

    become technologically advanced

    "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"

    "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly"

    Synonyms

    modernisemodernize
17. 17verb

    grow emotionally or mature

    "The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten"

    "When he spent a summer at camp, the boy grew noticeably and no longer showed some of his old adolescent behavior"

    Synonyms

    grow
18. 18verb

    gain through experience

    "I acquired a strong aversion to television"

    "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong"

    Synonyms

    acquireevolve
19. 19verb

    create by training and teaching

    "The old master is training world-class violinists"

    "we develop the leaders for the future"

    Synonyms

    educatepreparetrain
20. 20verb

    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

    "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis"

    Synonyms

    explicateformulate
21. 21verb

    move into a strategically more advantageous position

    "develop the rook"

22. 22verb

    move one's pieces into strategically more advantageous positions

    "Spassky developed quickly"

23. 23verb

    superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry

24. 24verb

    generate gradually

    "We must develop more potential customers"

    "develop a market for the new mobile phone"

25. 25verb

    work out

    "We have developed a new theory of evolution"

    Synonyms

    evolvegerminate
26. 26verb

    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"

    "They developed a new technique"

27. 27verb

    make visible by means of chemical solutions

    "Please develop this roll of film for me"

28. 28verb

    come into existence; take on form or shape

    "A new religious movement originated in that country"

    "a love that sprang up from friendship"

    Synonyms

    arisegroworiginateriseuprise