intransitive verb 1 : to go through a process of natural growth, differentiation, or evolution by successive stages the fever develops normally the embryo develops into a well-formed human being 2 : to …

DEVELOP definition: to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state. See examples of develop used in a sentence.

He develops the concept/theory more fully in his book. You need to develop your argument more.

From birth to age 5, a child's brain develops rapidly. Some children develop more slowly than others. develop into something Gradually these settlements developed into cities. develop from something …

1. To bring from latency to or toward fulfillment: an instructor who develops the capabilities of each student. 2. a. To expand or enlarge: developed a national corporation into a worldwide business. b. …

2 days ago · Japan's Mitsui and Australia's Rio Tinto have started a feasibility study into a new iron ore mine which will compete with the Chinese controlled Simandou mine.

B2 [ I or T ] If you develop an illness or problem, or if it develops, you start to suffer from it:

When someone or something develops, the person or thing grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced or complete. Children need time to develop.

Photography to immerse (film) in chemicals so that an image becomes visible: [no object] With this instant film, the picture develops in only one minute. [~ + object] How long will it take to develop …

Develop verb to become apparent gradually; as, a picture on sensitive paper develops on the application of heat; the plans of the conspirators develop