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The correct spelling is develops.

How to pronounce develops

verb

Say it like: Dev-elo-ps

The correct spelling is develops. 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.

Definition

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.

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