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."
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