English

develop

dɪˈveləp, dɛˈvɛ.ləp, dɪˈvel.əp, dɪˈvɛ.ləp, ˈdɛv.ləp
Meaning: to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form; to create something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɛˈvɛ.ləp, dɪˈvel.əp, dɪˈvɛ.ləp, ˈdɛv.ləp

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base develop
3rd person singular present develops
Present participle developping
Past developped
Will future will develop
Going-to future going to develop
Imperative negative don't develop / do not develop

Example sentences

She is working hard to develop her coding skills.
She is working hard to develop her coding skills.
She spent years practicing to develop her coding skills.
She spent years practicing to develop her coding skills.
The two companies formed a strategic partnership to develop new technology.
The two companies formed a strategic partnership to develop new technology.
Ancient civilizations often developed near large rivers.
Ancient civilizations often developed near large rivers.
He developed a red, itchy rash after walking through the tall grass.
He developed a red, itchy rash after walking through the tall grass.

Usage Notes

Can refer to personal growth, the expansion of a company, the creation of a product, or even the process of making photographs visible on film.

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