develop
Translation
to develop, to grow, to create, to build
Examples
The company develops new software.
The company develops new software.
She developed an interest in history.
She developed an interest in history.
The city has developed rapidly.
The city has developed rapidly.
I need to develop these photos.
I need to develop these photos.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to develop ((sth.)) The company develops new software.
((into sth.)) to develop ((into sth.)) The village developed into a large town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grow, evolve, create, expand; Antonyms: stagnate, decline
Etymology
From Old French 'desveloper' (to unwrap), from 'des-' (un-) + 'veloper' (to wrap). The idea is of unfolding or revealing potential.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-enveloping' something, like unwrapping a gift to reveal what's inside.