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developed

The correct spelling is developed.

How to pronounce developed

/dɪˈvɛləpt/
verb

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpt/

Say it like: Dev-elo-ped

The correct spelling is developed. To change with a specific direction, progress. For example: "Let's see how things develop and then make our decision."

Usage Examples

Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.

Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane.   An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.

I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To change with a specific direction, progress.
  2. 2.To progress through a sequence of stages.
  3. 3.To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
  4. 4.To create.
  5. 5.To bring out images latent in photographic film.

adjective

  1. 1.(said of a country) Not primitive; not third-world.
  2. 2.Mature.
  3. 3.Containing man-made structures such as roads, sewers, electric lines, buildings, and so on.
  4. 4.Having useful or necessary infrastructure.
  5. 5.Advanced, fully formed.

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