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Develop

Dih-VEH-luhp

/dɪˈvɛlʌp/

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develop

Dictionary meaning

Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development.

Examples

  • The perfect climate here develops the grain.
  • Report the news as it develops.

Synonyms: make grow

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