entwickeln
Translation
to develop, to evolve, to create, to devise
Examples
Ich entwickle eine neue Strategie.
I am developing a new strategy.
Die Raupe entwickelt sich zum Schmetterling.
The caterpillar develops into a butterfly.
Entwickle deine Talente!
Develop your talents!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to develop sth. The company is developing new software.
sich ((to sth.)) to develop into sth. The caterpillar develops into a butterfly.
sich to develop (oneself). The child has developed well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: create, devise, evolve; Antonyms: regress, stagnate
Etymology
From `ent-` (un-) + `wickeln` (to wrap). It literally means 'to unwrap' or 'unfold', which metaphorically means to develop something's potential.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'unwrapping' (`ent-wickelt`) a new idea to develop it fully.