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to develop

to develop

668 1.8
To create something new like an idea or product
  • verb
  • /dɪˈvɛləp/
translation icon : desarrollar
  • After months of research, the scientists finally developed a prototype for their innovative device.
  • develop a model
  • develop a plan
  • develop new products

In art, you work, you develop and it is right.

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Examples

  • The intent of the project was for students to develop a viable business plan.

    Academic text (2017)

  • The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement developed the 9 'Cs' acronym to identify stakeholders.

    Academic text (2012)

  • And how did you, how did you develop that relationship with money?

  • My library and technology planning committee developed a technology plan like the one described.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Again, the question is, how do you develop these partnerships?

  • And right now I'm trying to develop my TV series.

    Anything Goes With James English

  • I researched and developed this style.

    Killer Waves 2 (2020)

  • Since the late 1980s, a large literature has developed on institutional factors in the resource curse.

    Academic text (2017)

  • The purpose of the present study was to develop a cheap method for lysine production locally.

    Academic text (2015)

  • I am developing a line of delicious jams and jellies.

    Despicable Me 2 (2013)

Synonyms

to build
vsto develop
∞ 1.3

To slowly make something stronger over time, like trust or skill

also covers creating or producing new things immediately not only gradual growth
to design
vsto develop
∞ 2.6

To plan and make something so it looks and works as needed

focuses more on planning appearance and function than on final production
to create
vsto develop
638 3.4

To make things like paintings, music, or stories for enjoyment

applies more widely to ideas products plans and practical things
to generate
vsto develop
537 3.2

To make something that did not exist before

often implies deliberate creation or invention beyond mere production
to invent
vsto develop
532 3.1

To make something new that did not exist before

includes making new things but also planning and refining them
to formulate
vsto develop
59 4.5

To create and describe an idea, plan, or theory clearly

covers making or producing many kinds of new things
to innovate
vsto develop
39 5.5

Bring in new ideas or ways of doing things

covers creating new items but not always focusing on change or methods
to elaborate
vsto develop
5 4.8

To make a more complex thing from simple parts

can start something new rather than only refining existing material

Antonyms

to destroy
∞ 1.0

Damage something so badly that it cannot be used or fixed

neglect
100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

Phrasal Verbs

to develop one's palate
7.8

To learn to taste and enjoy more kinds of food and drink

How Developed

to finalize
  • US
74 3.8
to develop
668 1.8
to design
∞ 2.6
to conceive
74 5.2

Surface Forms

develop infinitive
developed past
developed past participle
developing present participle
develops third person singular

Etymology

Develop comes from an old French idea meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold', like taking an idea out of your head and showing it clearly. So to develop a plan or theory is to bring it out and make it complete.