to develop

Examples

• All

• 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

B

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

D

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

G

to generate

vsto develop

648 3.2

To make something that did not exist before

often implies deliberate creation or invention beyond mere production

I

to invent

vsto develop

640 3.1

To make something new that did not exist before

includes making new things but also planning and refining them

C

to create

vsto develop

143 3.4

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

applies more widely to ideas products plans and practical things

F

to formulate

vsto develop

69 4.5

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

covers making or producing many kinds of new things

I

to innovate

vsto develop

45 5.5

Bring in new ideas or ways of doing things

covers creating new items but not always focusing on change or methods

E

to elaborate

vsto develop

1 4.8

To make a more complex thing from simple parts

can start something new rather than only refining existing material

Antonyms

D

to destroy

∞ 1.0

Damage something so badly that it cannot be used or fixed

N

neglect

94 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

Phrasal Verbs

D

to develop one's palate

7.8

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

How Developed

to finalize

• US

73 3.8

to develop

∞ 1.8

to design

∞ 2.6

to conceive

98 5.2

Surface Forms

Etymology