Develop: meaning, definitions and examples

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develop

 

[ dɪˈvɛləp ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000 Verbs
Context #1 | Verb

software engineering

To create, design, and implement a new software application or system.

Synonyms

build, create, design

Examples of usage

  • He will develop a new mobile app for the company.
  • Our team is developing a cutting-edge technology for the project.
Context #2 | Verb

personal growth

To grow or mature mentally, emotionally, or physically over time.

Synonyms

evolve, grow, mature

Examples of usage

  • She is developing into a confident young woman.
  • His skills have developed significantly since he started the training program.
Context #3 | Noun

business

A piece of land or a building that is being prepared for commercial or industrial purposes.

Synonyms

estate, property, site

Examples of usage

  • The company purchased a prime development site in the city.
  • They are planning to build a shopping mall on the development.

Translations

Translations of the word "develop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenvolver

🇮🇳 विकसित करना

🇩🇪 entwickeln

🇮🇩 mengembangkan

🇺🇦 розвивати

🇵🇱 rozwijać

🇯🇵 開発する (kaihatsu suru)

🇫🇷 développer

🇪🇸 desarrollar

🇹🇷 geliştirmek

🇰🇷 개발하다 (gaebalhada)

🇸🇦 تطوير (tatwir)

🇨🇿 rozvíjet

🇸🇰 rozvíjať

🇨🇳 开发 (kāifā)

🇸🇮 razvijati

🇮🇸 þróa

🇰🇿 дамыту

🇬🇪 განვითარება (ganvitareba)

🇦🇿 inkişaf etdirmək

🇲🇽 desarrollar

Etymology

The word 'develop' originated from the Middle French word 'developper', which meant to unwrap or unfold. It first appeared in English in the 18th century with the meaning of bringing out the capabilities or possibilities of something. Over time, 'develop' evolved to encompass various fields such as technology, personal growth, and business. Today, it is widely used in contexts related to progress, growth, and advancement.

See also: developable, developed, developer, developers, developing, developments, redevelop, redevelopment, underdevelopment, undeveloped.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,002, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.