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1
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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to come to have gradually
- the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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3
to become mature
- the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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to express more fully and in greater detail
- marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign
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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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The first known use of develop was in 1714
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