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[dɪˈveləp]

verb

1) [I/T] to change, grow, or improve, or to make something grow, change, or improve

All children develop at different rates.[/ex]

The area is working to develop its tourist industry.[/ex]

As the economy developed, social change took place.[/ex]

The cell develops into an embryo.[/ex]

2) [I] to start to exist, or to start to be noticeable

Their friendship developed at college.[/ex]

A rash developed on my arm.[/ex]

3) [T] to start to have something or be affected by something

Rob died two years after developing the illness.[/ex]

The engine developed a problem soon after takeoff.[/ex]

4) [I] if a situation develops, it changes as events happen or conditions change

We're waiting to see how things develop before we make a decision.[/ex]

5) [T] to create a new product or method

We've recently developed new communications software.[/ex]

6) [T] to use land for a particular purpose that increases its value

7) [I/T] if an idea or story develops, or if you develop it, it becomes clear and complete as you add details to it

8) [T] to treat a film with chemicals in order to make photographs