develop
verb (used with object)
to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state.
develops
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present tense formof develop (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Sepsis is a serious reaction to an infection that can be life-threatening which develops very quickly.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The analyst also said AI revenue is growing faster than expected as SpaceX develops new, higher-functioning models.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
El Niño is a natural weather phenomenon that develops in the Pacific Ocean and is linked to a change in wind patterns.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The similarities could allow scientists to use knowledge already gained from human research to improve canine health, while also using dogs to study how aging develops across an entire lifespan.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
Lewandowski develops a fever, and has to go back to bed.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
