develop
/dɪˈvɛl.əp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: develops · developing
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To change with a specific direction, progress.
Verb
Examples
Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To progress through a sequence of stages.
Verb
Examples
Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane. An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “develop” mean?
To change with a specific direction, progress.
Is “develop” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.