develop
verb (used with object)
to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state.
developed
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past participleof develop.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof develop.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
developverb (used with object)to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state.
Example Sentences
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Laser techniques developed at TU Wien in the 1990s contributed to advances recognized by the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Some developed as industrial towns by the early 20th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Rose noted that Fischer and Kinsey developed a deep friendship while working on “The Office,” which helps make “Office Ladies” a soothing hangout for fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
For the so-called wing of tomorrow -- a longer, folding wing being developed by Airbus in Britain -- twice as many actuators will be needed, he noted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Thankfully the Academy had developed some technology to help Glitchers stay focused on their target.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
