DEVELOP

/dɛˈvɛ.ləp/

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D(2) E(1) V(4) E(1) L(1) O(1) P(3)

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Definition

/dɛˈvɛ.ləp/

verb

To change with a specific direction, progress.
“Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.”
To progress through a sequence of stages.
“Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane. An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.”
To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
To create.
“I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks.”
To bring out images latent in photographic film.
“Please develop this roll of film.”