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 Val Verde community is the closest and is located approximately 1,000 feet northwest of the developed area of the landfill, according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
To overcome these challenges, the researchers introduced several corrections and developed software capable of removing unwanted background signals.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Some developed as industrial towns by the early 20th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
It was the same process Washington had developed with his staff as commander in chief of the Continental Army, then implemented with his cabinet as president.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
