develop
Pronunciation:
/dɛˈvɛ.ləp//dɪˈvɛ.ləp//dɪˈvɛ.ləp/verb
Definitions
To change with a specific direction, progress.
Example: Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.
To progress through a sequence of stages.
Example: Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane. An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.
To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
To create.
Example: I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks.