Definition & Meaning of "develop"

to cause something to grow, make progress, or advance over time

to explore or analyze the potential outcomes or implications of something in detail

to design or create a new idea, product, system, or concept

to gain or obtain something gradually, typically through growth, experience, or learning

to emerge or evolve gradually over time

to transform a piece of land for a new purpose

to expand or elaborate upon theories, hypotheses, or ideas

to become increasingly apparent or evident over time

to create or refine software, applications, or systems through coding and design processes

to undergo the process of maturation or reaching a state of full growth

(particularly something unpleasant) to begin to happen, exist, or change

(in mathematics) to express a function or expression as an infinite sum of terms, typically using techniques such as Taylor series or Fourier series

to expand or elaborate on a musical theme or motif by introducing rhythmic and harmonic variations

(in chess) to bring one's pieces into active play, often by moving them from their starting positions to more advantageous squares

to make an image visible on photographic film or paper by treating it with chemical solutions

to start to have a particular disease or problem