develop
verb (used with object)
to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state.
have developed
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present perfectof develop.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Groups that are less likely to be lactose intolerant include northern Europeans—populations believed to have developed genetic mutations from a history of dairy herding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Some strains have developed resistance to multiple antibiotics and are responsible for difficult-to-treat infections acquired in hospitals.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
The pair have been working together since the summer of 2025 and have developed an excellent rapport.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The two friends and teammates have developed a closeness that their teammates have noticed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
As a result, in the very long run, technology may have developed most rapidly in regions with moderate connectedness, neither too high nor too low.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
