develop

/dɪˈvɛləp/

verbde · vel · op

Develop has a VEL in the middle—de-VEL-op, like a “velvet” middle that helps it grow.

Yes, it's develop. Don’t swap the vowels: it’s de-VE-lop (…v-e-l-o-p), not *devlope* or *develope*.

Definitions

  1. verbto grow or change over time; to become more advanced or complete
  2. verbto create, build, or improve something (such as an idea, plan, product, or area)

Examples

  • “Plants develop faster in warm sunlight.”
  • “The team will develop a new plan before Friday.”
  • “Over time, she developed strong study habits.”

Synonyms

growexpandimprovecreateevolve

Antonyms

declineworsen

Translations

ES desarrollarPT desenvolverFR développer

Common misspellings

devlopdevelpdevolopdevlopedevelopedevelupdeveloopdevelopdeveloup

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