developed (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈveləpt/

Definition

To grow or cause to grow and become more advanced, mature, or elaborate.

Examples

• The country has developed a strong economy over the last few decades.

• Scientists are developing a new vaccine to fight the disease.

• The story developed slowly, with many twists and turns.

How to Use developed

develop into (prepositional phrase)

To grow or change into something else. — "The small village eventually developed into a bustling city."

develop from (prepositional phrase)

To originate or grow from a previous state or source. — "Many modern technologies developed from earlier scientific discoveries."

develop a [noun] (collocation)

To create, grow, or advance something. — "The team is developing a new software."

Synonyms of developed

Words with a similar meaning to developed:

• grow
• progress
• evolve
• advance

Antonyms of developed

Words with the opposite meaning to developed:

• undeveloped
• stagnant

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