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To occur or follow as the consequence of something
“Let us first analyze the facts as they develop before making a decision.”
To explain or demonstrate something
“The institute's goal is to develop world-class musicians.”
To advance or to promote the growth of
“He knew that he would need to develop his skills if he was to compete with the other athletes.”
To produce or bring about
“We need to develop a plan of action to rectify this issue.”
To design or plan an approach for a given task or project
“Let's develop some ideas for our new website design.”
To express in greater detail
“It all started with a small idea that the artist would then develop into a full-blown masterpiece.”
To acquire something, usually over a period of time
“I began to develop an appreciation for spices after spending several years in India.”
To become mature, old or ripe
“After distillation, whiskeys develop in their cask to acquire their chemical makeup and taste.”
To become ill with
“He would tragically develop the crippling disease in his twenties.”
To build, renovate or refurbish
“We plan to develop these shop lots into residential units and apartments.”
(of countries) To become technologically advanced
“The prime minister was keen to develop his country to better compete with the more advanced nations.”
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