Synonyms of 'develop' in British English
1 (verb)
Definition
to grow or bring to a later, more elaborate, or more advanced stage
Children develop at different rates.
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progress
He came round to see how our work was progressing.
2 (verb)
Definition
to follow as a result of something
a problem which developed from a leg injury
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be a direct result of
3 (verb)
Definition
to come or bring into existence
her dreams of developing her own business
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initiate
They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.
set in motion
4 (verb)
Definition
to come or bring into existence
I developed a taste for the finer things in life.
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contract
As we move our bodies, our muscles contract and relax.
5 (verb)
Definition
to contract (an illness)
He developed pneumonia after a bout of flu.
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fall ill with
contract
Norton had contracted tuberculosis and been sent off to a sanatorium.
succumb to
be infected with
be struck down with
be stricken with
be taken ill with
6 (verb)
Several countries developed a revised budget.
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7 (verb)
Definition
to make or become gradually clearer or more widely known
They allowed me to develop their original idea.
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perfect
He worked hard to perfect his drawing technique.
supplement
I suggest supplementing your diet with vitamins E and A.
elaborate
The plan was elaborated by five members of the council.
dilate upon
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in the sense of amplify
Definition
to explain in more detail
Intelligent guesswork must be used to amplify the facts.
in the sense of arise
Definition
to come into notice
if a problem arises later in pregnancy
in the sense of augment
Definition
to make or become greater in number or strength
She was searching for a way to augment her income.
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