Synonyms for
Develops
Definition
Develops means to grow or change over time.
Synonyms & similar words
acquire
evolve
educate
train
buildup
get
modernise
arise
break
makegrow
produce
develop
uprise
originate
prepare
modernize
germinate
springup
recrudesce
explicate
formulate
grow
rise
evolves
progresses
advances
expands
matures
grows
unfolds
improves
thrives
changes
flourishes
blooms
ripens
cultivates
unfurls
sprouts
emerges
blossoms
enlarges
mellows
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
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
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
- The city develops new buildings every year.
- The baby develops new skills as it grows older.
- The plant develops beautiful flowers in the spring.
- The story develops into a thrilling adventure.
- 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.