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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Encouragingly, the link-up between him and Wirtz seems to have developed in pre-season.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Researchers at Imperial College London say they have developed the first fully biodegradable balloon and hope to bring it to market within two years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Independent arms control experts estimate North Korea may have developed 60 nuclear warheads and have enough fissile material for up to 90.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
At least three hurricanes have developed in the central and eastern Pacific since July, including Hurricanes Fausto and Genevieve, which generated life-threatening waves, strong rip currents and high surf warnings for Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Eavesdropping is a deplorable habit, but I have developed worse ones since. “... much about them,” I heard Ben say.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
