Definition of "develop"

Kid-friendly meaning of develop, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "develop" mean?

develop (verb) — to grow or build up over time.

Part of speechVerb Syllables3 (de·vel·op)

Example sentences using "develop"

Grade K–2
Plants develop roots.
Grade 3–5
She is starting to develop a real talent for drawing animals from memory.
Grade 6–8
Most skills you'll ever care about will develop in the boring middle stretch, not the exciting first day and not the dramatic final test.

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