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To have created or formed something
“We need to develop a plan of action to rectify this issue.”
To have explained or demonstrated something
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to gradually appear or increase in detail
“Let us first analyze the facts as they develop before making a decision.”
Past tense for to design or plan an approach for a given task or project
“Let's develop some ideas for our new website design.”
Past tense for to express in greater detail
“It all started with a small idea that the artist would then develop into a full-blown masterpiece.”
Past tense for to acquire something, usually over a period of time
“I began to develop an appreciation for spices after spending several years in India.”
Past tense for to come into being as a result of something
“The fetus will develop from an embryo prior to becoming an infant.”
Past tense for to create by training or teaching
“The institute's goal is to develop world-class musicians.”
Past tense for to become mature, old or ripe
“After distillation, whiskeys develop in their cask to acquire their chemical makeup and taste.”
Past tense for to become ill with
“He would tragically develop the crippling disease in his twenties.”
Past tense for to build, renovate or refurbish
“We plan to develop these shop lots into residential units and apartments.”
(of countries) Past tense for 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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