develop

verb
UK: /dɪˈvel.əp/
US: /dɪˈvel.əp/

  1. To grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form.

    1. A child needs good food to develop well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company wants to develop new products for younger customers. [ ] [ ]

  2. To create or produce something over time.

    1. They develop software for phones. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city plans to develop the waterfront area into a tourist attraction. [ ] [ ]

  3. To start to happen or exist.

    1. I felt a cold developing. [ ] [ ]
    2. Serious side effects can develop if the drug is not taken correctly. [ ] [ ]

  4. To treat photographic film or paper with chemicals to make a picture.

    1. Can you develop this roll of film for me? [ ] [ ]
    2. He used a darkroom to develop the black and white photos he took. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grow evolve expand improve generate form progress unfold
develop noun

  1. A new building or group of buildings that have been built.

    1. This is a new housing develop. [ ] [ ]
    2. The develop includes shops and apartments. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "develop" in English means: To grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form., To create or produce something over time., To start to happen or exist., To treat photographic film or paper with chemicals to make a picture..

The phonetic transcription of "develop" is /dɪˈvel.əp/ in British English and /dɪˈvel.əp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "develop": grow, evolve, expand, improve, generate, form, progress, unfold.

Example usage of "develop": "A child needs good food to develop well.". More examples on the page.