develop

verb

di-ˈve-ləp How to pronounce develop (audio)
Definition of developnext
1
as in to evolve
to gradually become clearer or more detailed as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent

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2
as in to acquire
to come to have gradually the youngster developed a taste for green olives

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3
as in to grow
to become mature the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels

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4
as in to expand
to express more fully and in greater detail marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign

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5
as in to forge
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy

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Recent Examples of develop To answer that question, the team developed a new modeling approach that accounted for changes in receiver performance. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Electrical architecture evolves Latecoere will develop WindRunner’s Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS), the network that distributes power and connects electrical equipment throughout the aircraft. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 Last month, Peak announced a partnership with General Motors to develop their own cells. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Founded in 1848, the land has since been developed into neighborhoods and commercial developments, including The Shops at Clearfork. — Brayden Garcia july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for develop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
  1. evolve
  2. acquire
  3. grow
  4. expand
  5. forge
  6. unfold
  7. cultivate
  8. progress
Verb
  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • True diversity is the result of a wide, evolving mix of content shaped by creators, not by rigid sub‑quotas.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of evolve
Verb
  • Key strategies include acquiring certifications and completing short courses to gain specific competencies quickly.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • Herro was part of the trade package that the Heat sent to the Bucks to acquire Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Definition of acquire
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  • The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And a growing body of research suggests that one of the simplest ways to help isn’t more space or more exercise.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of grow
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  • The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Air Force partnership expands The award extends Asylon’s collaboration with the Air Force beyond autonomous security operations, an area where its robotic platforms already support active missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Most targets were critics of China, and the tactics included creating fake social-media accounts and swamping platforms with pro-Beijing posts, spreading false information about dissidents, and forging documents.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • For those of us who needed a reminder that the country was not even forged in a vacuum, start here.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of forge
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  • The review unfolds as federal investigators scrutinize UC’s admissions.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • In Bolton, Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded on June 27, when 83-year-old Irene Van Egmond died of heat exposure while tending a flower bed, officials said.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • The Huntington cultivates them on-site and has distributed many to botanic gardens and zoos across the country.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais district, the department store has been a fixture of Paris retail for more than 160 years and has spent decades cultivating a reputation for premium fashion, design and homeware.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of cultivate
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  • The robots removed gallbladders in pigs, a significant step before the experiments progress to human trials.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Quote of the day Kylian Mbappé was busy easing injury fears after France progressed into the semifinals yesterday.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of progress

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