codevelop

verb

co·​de·​vel·​op ˌkō-di-ˈvel-əp How to pronounce codevelop (audio)
-dē-
variants or co-develop
codeveloped or co-developed; codeveloping or co-developing

transitive + intransitive

: to develop (something) by working with one or more others : to develop (something) jointly
… the holding company will develop, codevelop, or lease most of the land.Shawn Tully
A team of engineers has co-developed a device that can translate sign language.
codeveloper noun
or co-developer
plural codevelopers or co-developers
a codeveloper of a new technique/system
software co-developers

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of codevelop was in 1858

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“Codevelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codevelop. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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