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develops

v.
A2 Elementary US //dɪˈvɛɫəps// UK //dɪvˈɛləps// de·vel·ops

v. to grow, change, or become more advanced over time. You use this when something starts small or simple and becomes bigger or better.

v. to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. Transitive or intransitive depending on whether the subject is the agent of change or the entity undergoing it.


SIMPLE

The small seed develops into a tall tree.

CONTEXTUAL

The software company develops new tools every year to help people manage their money better.

COMPLEX

As the plot develops, the protagonist begins to question the motives of those who initially appeared to be his closest allies.

Synonyms
Usage

When used intransitively, it often takes the preposition 'into'.

Pitfall

The baby develops very fastlyThe baby develops very fastLearners often add '-ly' to 'fast' to create an adverb, but 'fast' is both an adjective and an adverb.

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