develop
Translation
to develop, to grow, to create, to build
Examples
They want to develop the land.
They want to develop the land.
She developed an interest in art.
She developed an interest in art.
The baby is developing normally.
The baby is developing normally.
We need to develop a new plan.
We need to develop a new plan.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to develop (sth.) The company develops new software.
((into sth.)) to develop into (sth.) The project developed into a big success.
((sth.)) to develop (an illness/interest) He developed a fever.
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' potential.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-enveloping' or unwrapping a new idea or project to let it grow.