verb intrans
to go through a process of natural growth, differentiation, or evolution by successive changes
to evolve; to grow
to promote the growth of (something)
to build on or change the use of (a tract of land)
to cause (something) to grow, mature, or increase
to become gradually visible or apparent
in chess, to move one's pieces to positions providing more opportunity for effective use
to unfold (an idea) gradually or in detail
to show signs of (an illness)
to subject (exposed photographic material) to chemicals, in order to produce a visible image, or to make it visible by such a method
to elaborate (a musical theme) by the working out of rhythmic and harmonic changes
to bring out the possibilities of (something)
to promote the growth of (something)
She developed her muscles
to make (resources, etc) more available or usable
to build on or change the use of (a tract of land)
to move (a chess piece) to a position providing more opportunity for effective use
to cause (something) to grow, mature, or increase
to acquire (something) gradually
He developed a taste for good wine