develop — to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈveləp/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother developed her cooking skills by accidentally burning 100 meals first.
- He tried to develop muscles but only developed an appetite for pizza.
- The country has developed a comprehensive education system over the past decade.
develop
VERB[/dɪˈveləp/]
to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form
The small town gradually developed into a modern city.
Scientists developed a new technology after years of research. (DESIGN + EVOLVE = DEVELOP → develop means something evolves and becomes more complete over time)
Ideas developed after hidden plans inside an envelope were uncovered.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'développer', derived from Old French 'des-' (away) + 'voloper' (to wrap). The prefix 'des-' means 'reverse' or 'remove', and 'voloper' comes from Latin 'volvere' meaning 'to roll' or 'to wrap'.
Breakdown
de- (reverse/away) + velop (from volvere, to wrap/roll) = develop (to unwrap, unfold, or expand into a more advanced form)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Students need to develop critical thinking skills.”
“We need to develop a marketing plan.”
“The city developed rapidly after the war.”
“Scientists are working to develop new clean technology.”
“Some patients develop symptoms within 24 hours.”
📝Examples
“My grandmother developed her cooking skills by accidentally burning 100 meals first.”
“He tried to develop muscles but only developed an appetite for pizza.”
“The country has developed a comprehensive education system over the past decade.”
“Scientists are developing new treatments for cancer patients.”
“She developed confidence through years of public speaking practice.”
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