become technologically advanced
“Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”
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”
expand in the form of a series
generate gradually
“We must develop more potential customers”
grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
“A flower developed on the branch”
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”
make visible by means of chemical solutions
“Please develop this roll of film for me”
move into a strategically more advantageous position
“develop the rook”