0 to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form:
It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys.
The fear is that these minor clashes may develop into all-out confrontation.
Over time, their acquaintance developed into a lasting friendship.
This exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles.
I'm looking for a job which will enable me to develop my skills/talents.
2 to make photographs or negatives from a film:
3 to grow or cause to grow or change into a more advanced form:
[ T ] This exercise will help develop the shoulder and back muscles (= It will make them stronger).
[ I ] If Kareem keeps working hard, he could develop into a first-class athlete.
[ I ] The tourist industry is continuing to develop in the lake region.
[ T ] Your essay is good, but you need to develop your ideas more fully (= give more details).
5 to put film in chemicals until an image appears
6 to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form, or to make something do this:
7 to invent something or bring something such as a product or service into existence:
The software was developed by a marine science consulting firm.
In an era of innovation, they will need to demonstrate leadership in developing new industries and products.
8 to think of and produce a plan or idea:
The bill calls on the Energy Department to develop a plan to cut gasoline consumption by 20% by 2017.
The group developed the strategy with Guyana's government.
9 if a country develops, it gets more industry and economic activity and becomes richer:
11 to build houses, factories, stores, etc., on a piece of land:
12 to take natural resources from an area of land, or to make it possible to do this:
Identical twins develop from a single fertilized egg which then splits into two.
What proportion of people who are HIV-positive go on to develop AIDS?
Over the years it has developed into a highly profitable business.
It's fascinating to watch how a baby changes and develops over time .
The president has agreed to allocate further funds to develop the new submarine.
They are now developing ways to produce the vaccine in large quantities and cheaply.
They have developed a new process for extracting aluminium from bauxite.
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