Synonyms of developed

developed 1 of 2

adjective

di-ˈve-ləpt 

as in evolved

being far along in development

a highly developed society with a rigid class system

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolved
• improved
• advanced
• higher
• high
• enhanced
• refined
• late
• progressive
• educated
• modern
• forward
• grown
• matured
• new
• newest
• civilized
• perfected
• aged
• precocious
• enlightened
• ripened
• full-scale
• contemporary
• ripe
• latest
• recent
• novel
• mature
• full-blown
• now
• current
• full-fledged
• newfangled
• up-to-date
• ultramodern
• present-day
• cutting-edge
• leading-edge
• mod
• new-fashioned
• supermodern
• space-age

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rudimentary
• lower
• undeveloped
• primitive
• underdeveloped
• low
• backward
• green
• immature
• rude
• nonprogressive
• undersized
• early
• underweight
• unripe
• unripened
• savage
• uneducated
• past
• uncivilized
• embryonic
• old
• primordial
• obsolete
• dated
• primeval
• antiquated
• germinal
• old-fashioned
• out-of-date
• antique
• old-time
• outworn
• antediluvian
• musty
• hoary
• Neanderthal
• fusty
• oldfangled
• passé

developed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of develop

1

as in progressed

to gradually become clearer or more detailed

as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolved
• progressed
• unfolded
• elaborated
• grew
• proceeded
• emerged
• matured
• forged
• marched
• advanced
• blossomed
• got on
• fared
• ripened
• got along
• played out
• materialized

2

as in acquired

to come to have gradually

the youngster developed a taste for green olives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquired
• cultivated
• formed
• gained
• adopted
• got
• obtained
• embraced
• achieved
• absorbed
• attained
• reached
• promoted
• fostered
• took on
• took in
• nurtured
• nourished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• abandoned
• deserted
• rejected
• discarded
• dumped
• forsook
• shed
• scrapped
• unloaded
• cast
• flung (off or away)
• threw out
• ditched
• jettisoned
• threw away
• sloughed
• junked
• shucked (off)

3

as in grew

to become mature

the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grew
• progressed
• aged
• matured
• grew up
• ripened
• evolved
• blossomed
• flourished
• softened
• flowered
• bloomed
• mellowed
• opened
• unfolded
• advanced
• got on
• burgeoned
• got along
• grayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deteriorated
• worsened
• declined
• degenerated
• dried
• sank
• weakened
• decayed
• faded
• waned
• flagged
• reverted
• drooped
• sagged
• withered
• wasted (away)
• shriveled
• returned
• regressed
• wilted
• lapsed
• retrogressed
• backslid

4

as in expanded

to express more fully and in greater detail

marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expanded
• supplemented
• amplified
• enlarged (on or upon)
• complemented
• dilated (on or upon)
• elaborated (on)
• fleshed (out)
• added (to)
• expatiated
• ran on
• discoursed
• rambled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortened
• condensed
• contracted
• outlined
• summarized
• compressed
• abbreviated
• abridged
• summed up

5

as in forged

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forged
• created
• crafted
• constructed
• devised
• generated
• achieved
• composed
• worked up
• brought forth
• carved (out)
• formed
• hammered out
• ground (out)
• engineered
• invented
• worked out
• thrashed (out)
• conceived
• modeled
• manufactured
• originated
• accomplished
• concocted
• tailored
• shaped
• fashioned
• hatched
• effected
• carried out
• churned out
• turned out
• threw up
• cranked out
• fabricated
• cooked (up)
• minted
• contrived
• framed
• cobbled (together or up)
• brought off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• destroyed
• dismantled
• demolished
• razed
• tore down
• ruined
• wrecked
• undid
• unmade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of developed

Adjective

The public evidence regarding Iran is considerably less developed — something Ford Maldonado acknowledged when pressed by Fox News Digital. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to cut taxes on food are aimed at boosting consumer spending and growth but could likely add to what is already the highest public debt level in the developed world. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

The technique, developed by MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), was presented at Black Hat USA and USENIX Security in August. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Chapman’s status remains unclear for Saturday, but the Horned Frogs have developed good depth at the position. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026