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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The tumors also developed less fibrosis and responded more strongly to combination treatment.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
Protocols formed around who had access to what hills, and skilled mushroom hunters developed techniques around how to find—and ensure rivals couldn’t find—the best matsutake caches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
A 2013 push by Google failed to take off but Meta's smart spectacles, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, have fared much better.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
"Blocking access to models in the UK would not prevent them being developed or misused elsewhere", a spokesperson told BBC News.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Living among passionate Spiritualists in London, Maggie Fox once again developed a strong clientele.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
