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to gradually become clearer or more detailed<as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent>Synonymsevolve, unfoldRelated Wordsadvance, proceed, progress; mature, ripen; materialize
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to come to have gradually<they developed a taste for green olives>Synonymsacquire, cultivate, formRelated Wordsgain, get, obtain; achieve, attain, reach; foster, nourish, nurture, promoteAntonymslose
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to become mature<the roses are developing nicely in the garden>— see mature
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to express more fully and in greater detail<they developed the initial idea into a complete plan>— see expand 1
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