to develop
- verb
- /dɪˈvɛləp/
- But you also have to develop habits around your own mind.
- develop skills
- help develop
- develop understanding
You know, we need healthy, develop strong masculine leadership.
- You know, we need healthy, develop strong masculine leadership.
Examples
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Or how would you help someone to develop that ability?
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Teachers play a vital role in helping students develop critical thinking skills.
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And that helped me a lot develop my skills online.
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So I actually think children can develop in a greater way.
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As an international student, I would like to develop social relationships with these American students.
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But it made me develop the skills as a producer.
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How do people develop the level of discipline?
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In such a case, the teacher should spend time developing the student's rhythmic ability.
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Students should be offered library experiences that develop helpful interests and build skillful library users.
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As a result, law firms must continue to attract, develop, and retain talented lawyers.
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Synonyms
To slowly make something stronger over time, like trust or skill
Teach someone the skills they need for a job or role
To teach someone skills by practice and help
To give someone knowledge and skills by teaching or training over time
To help something move forward or become better
Help something grow or develop
To care for and encourage someone or something to grow
To encourage the growth or development of something
To help a skill, interest or relationship grow
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How Skilled
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Etymology
Develop comes from an old French idea meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold', like helping something hidden come out. So to develop a person is to help them grow and show their skills.