Etymology : French développer, from Old French desveloper, desvoluper to unwrap, expose, from des- de- + envoloper to enclose; more at ENVELOP
Pronunciation : di-vel-&p, dE-
Function : verb
Date : 1750
1. build, improve; mature, grow. develop\de*vel"op\ , v. t. [imp. & p. p. developed ; p. pr. & vb. n. developing.] [f. déveloper; dé- (l. dis-) + of. voluper, voleper, to envelop, perh. from l. volup agreeably, delightfully, and hence orig., to make agreeable or comfortable by enveloping, to keep snug (cf. voluptuous); or. perh. fr. a derivative of volvere, volutum, to roll (cf. devolve). cf. envelop.] [written also develope.].
2. to free from that which infolds or envelops; to unfold; to lay open by degrees or in detail; to make visible or known; to disclose; to produce or give forth; as, to develop theories; a motor that develops 100 horse power. these serve to develop its tenets. the 20th was spent in strengthening our position and developing the line of the enemy.
3. to unfold gradually, as a flower from a bud; hence, to bring through a succession of states or stages, each of which is preparatory to the next; to form or expand by a process of growth; to cause to change gradually from an embryo, or a lower state, to a higher state or form of being; as, sunshine and rain develop the bud into a flower; to develop the mind. the sound developed itself into a real compound. peile. all insects acquire the jointed legs before the wings are fully developed.
4. to advance; to further; to prefect; to make to increase; to promote the growth of. we must develop our own resources to the utmost. (thucyd).
5. (math.) to change the form of, as of an algebraic expression, by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.
6. (photog.) to cause to become visible, as an invisible or latent image upon plate, by submitting it to chemical agents; to bring to view.
7. To free from that which infolds or envelops; to unfold; to lay open by degrees or in detail; to make visible or known; to disclose; to produce or give forth; as, to develop theories; a motor that develops 100 horse power.
8. To unfold gradually, as a flower from a bud; hence, to bring through a succession of states or stages, each of which is preparatory to the next; to form or expand by a process of growth; to cause to change gradually from an embryo, or a lower state, to a higher state or form of being; as, sunshine and rain develop the bud into a flower; to develop the mind.
9. To advance; to further; to prefect; to make to increase; to promote the growth of.
10. To change the form of, as of an algebraic expression, by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.
11. To cause to become visible, as an invisible or latent image upon plate, by submitting it to chemical agents; to bring to view.
12. To go through a process of natural evolution or growth, by successive changes from a less perfect to a more perfect or more highly organized state; to advance from a simpler form of existence to one more complex either in structure or function; as, a blossom develops from a bud; the seed develops into a plant; the embryo develops into a well-formed animal; the mind develops year by year.
13. To become apparent gradually; as, a picture on sensitive paper develops on the application of heat; the plans of the conspirators develop. expand in the form of a series; "Develop the function in the following form" grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; "A flower developed on the branch"; "The country developed into a mighty superpower"; "The embryo develops into a fetus";"This situation has developed over a long time" cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development; "The perfect climate here develops the grain"; "He developed a new kind of apple" be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest; "The plot developed slowly"; elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme; "develop the melody and change the key" grow emotionally or mature; "The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten"; "When he spent a summer at camp, the boy grew noticeably and no longer showed some of his old adolescent behavior" gain through experience; "I acquired a strong aversion to television"; "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong"; "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position"; "develop a passion for painting" move into a strategically more advantageous position; "develop the rook" move one's pieces into strategically more advantageous positions; "Spassky developed quickly" superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry generate gradually; "We must develop more potential customers"; "develop a market for the new mobile phone" make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation; "Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather"; "They developed a new technique" make visible by means of chemical solutions; "Please develop this roll of film for me".
14. 1. When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe. It's hard to say at this stage how the market will develop These clashes could develop into open warfare Society begins to have an impact on the developing child. + developed de·vel·oped Their bodies were well-developed and super fit.
15. If a problem or difficulty develops, it begins to occur. A huge row has developed about the pollution emanating from a chemical plant. blood clots in his lungs, a problem which developed from a leg injury. = arise.
16. If you say that a country develops, you mean that it changes from being a poor agricultural country to being a rich industrial country. All countries, it was predicted, would develop and develop fast. see also:
developed, developing.
17. If you develop a business or industry, or if it develops, it becomes bigger and more successful. She won a grant to develop her own business Over the last few years tourism here has developed considerably. + developed de·vel·oped Housing finance is less developed in continental Europe.
18. To develop land or property means to make it more profitable, by building houses or factories or by improving the existing buildings. Entrepreneurs developed fashionable restaurants and bars in the area. + developed de·vel·oped Developed land was to grow from 5.3% to 6.9%.
19. If you develop a habit, reputation, or belief, you start to have it and it then becomes stronger or more noticeable. Mr Robinson has developed the reputation of a ruthless cost-cutter. = acquire.
20. If you develop a skill, quality, or relationship, or if it develops, it becomes better or stronger. Now you have an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of each other Their friendship developed through their shared interest in the Arts. + developed de·vel·oped a highly developed instinct for self-preservation.
21. If you develop an illness, or if it develops, you become affected by it. The test should identify which smokers are most prone to develop lung cancer A sharp ache developed in her back muscles.
22. If a piece of equipment develops a fault, it starts to have the fault. The aircraft made an unscheduled landing after developing an electrical fault.
23. If someone develops a new product, they design it and produce it. He claims that several countries have developed nuclear weapons secretly.
24. If you develop an idea, theory, story, or theme, or if it develops, it gradually becomes more detailed, advanced, or complex. I would like to thank them for allowing me to develop their original idea The idea of weather forecasting developed incredibly quickly.
25. To develop photographs means to make negatives or prints from a photographic film.
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