Synonyms for

Develops

Verb / dɪˈvelʌps / Another word for develops — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Develops means to grow or change over time.

Synonyms & similar words

break formulate modernize educate buildup germinate springup develop originate makegrow explicate rise get grow acquire produce prepare recrudesce arise modernise train evolve uprise evolves progresses advances expands matures grows unfolds improves thrives changes flourishes blooms ripens cultivates unfurls sprouts emerges blossoms enlarges mellows

Synonyms by register

Formal

evolves matures progresses unfolds

Informal

grows builds comes along gets going

Literary

burgeons blossoms sprouts

Antonyms

stunts hinders prevents halts stops suppresses inhibits

Common collocations

  • develops a plan
  • develops a skill
  • develops a disease
  • develops a theory
  • develops a business
  • develops a relationship
  • develops a product

Word family

noun development
verb develop
adjective developed
adverb developedly

Usage note

The verb 'develops' often implies a gradual process of growth or change. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, such as 'develops a cure' or 'develops a problem'.

Example sentences

  1. The city develops new buildings every year.
  2. The baby develops new skills as it grows older.
  3. The plant develops beautiful flowers in the spring.
  4. The story develops into a thrilling adventure.
  5. The team develops a new strategy for winning the game.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
  • Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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