develop

verb

1. 1

   come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

   He grew a beard

   The patient developed abdominal pains

2. 2

   change the use of and make available or usable

   develop land

   The country developed its natural resources

3. 3

   expand in the form of a series

   Develop the function in the following form

4. 4

   grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment

   A flower developed on the branch

   The country developed into a mighty superpower

5. 5

   cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development

   The perfect climate here develops the grain

   He developed a new kind of apple

6. 6

   happen

   Report the news as it develops

   These political movements recrudesce from time to time

7. 7

   be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest

   The plot developed slowly

8. 8

   elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme

   develop the melody and change the key

9. 9

   become technologically advanced

   Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace

   Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly

10. 10

    grow emotionally or mature

    The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten

    When he spent a summer at camp, the boy grew noticeably and no longer showed some of his old adolescent behavior

11. 11

    gain through experience

    I acquired a strong aversion to television

    Children must develop a sense of right and wrong

12. 12

    create by training and teaching

    The old master is training world-class violinists

    we develop the leaders for the future