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develop

[ dih-vel-uhp ]
/ dɪˈvɛl əp /
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verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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Origin of develop

First recorded in 1585–95; from Middle French développer, Old French desveloper, equivalent to des- dis-1 + voloper “to wrap up”; see envelop

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British Dictionary definitions for develop

develop
/ (dɪˈvɛləp) /

verb

Derived forms of develop

developable, adjective

Word Origin for develop

C19: from Old French desveloper to unwrap, from des- dis- 1 + veloper to wrap; see envelop
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