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Word: Develop
Speech Type: Verb
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘unfold, unfurl’): from French développer, based on Latin dis- ‘un-’ + a second element of unknown origin found also in envelop
dɪˈvɛləp
grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate
Short Definition:grow and become more advanced
Examples:- motion pictures were to develop into mass entertainment
- enabling individuals to develop their personal skills
start to exist, experience, or possess
Short Definition:start to exist or experience
Examples:- a strange closeness developed
- I developed an interest in law
- call the doctor if your child develops a rash
treat (a photographic film) with chemicals to make a visible image
Short Definition:treat film to make visible image
Examples:- she came to get the film developed
bring (a piece) into play from its initial position on a player's back rank
Short Definition:bring chess piece into play
Examples:- he preferred to develop his bishop on e7
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