Develop: meaning, definitions and examples

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develop

[ dɪˈvɛləp ]

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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.

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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.

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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

criar
evoluir

🇮🇳 विकसित करना

विकास करना
प्रगति करना

🇩🇪 entwickeln

ausarbeiten
entfalten

🇮🇩 mengembangkan

membangun
maju

🇺🇦 розвивати

створювати
вдосконалювати

🇵🇱 rozwijać

tworzyć
ewoluować

🇯🇵 開発する (kaihatsu suru)

発展する (hatten suru)
進化する (shinka suru)

🇫🇷 développer

créer
évoluer

🇪🇸 desarrollar

crear
evolucionar

🇹🇷 geliştirmek

yaratmak
evrimleşmek

🇰🇷 개발하다 (gaebalhada)

발전하다 (baljeonhada)
진화하다 (jinhwahada)

🇸🇦 تطوير (tatwir)

إنشاء (inshaa)
تطور (tatwir)

🇨🇿 rozvíjet

vytvářet
vyvíjet

🇸🇰 rozvíjať

tvoriť
vyvíjať

🇨🇳 开发 (kāifā)

创建 (chuàngjiàn)
进化 (jìnhuà)

🇸🇮 razvijati

ustvarjati
napredovati

🇮🇸 þróa

skapa
þróast

🇰🇿 дамыту

жасау
эволюциялану

🇬🇪 განვითარება (ganvitareba)

შექმნა (sheqmna)
ევოლუცია (evolutsia)

🇦🇿 inkişaf etdirmək

yaratmaq
təkamül etmək

🇲🇽 desarrollar

crear
evolucionar

Word origin

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.