[intransitive, transitive] to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this.

1[intransitive, transitive] to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this The child is developing normally.

There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb develop, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

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developed · ​(of a country, society, etc.) having many industries and a complex economic system. financial aid to less developed countries; The average citizen ...

a person or company that buys land or buildings in order to build new houses, shops, etc., or to improve the old ones, and makes a profit from doing this.

​(of a country, society, etc.) poor, and trying to make its industry and economic system more advanced. developing countries/nations/economies ...

(of a country, society, etc.) having many industries and a complicated economic system; financial aid to less developed countries.

3 дня назад · to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form: It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys.

a person or company that buys land or buildings in order to build new houses, stores, etc., or to improve the old ones, and makes a profit from doing this ...