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(1):

(v. t.) To unfold gradually, as a flower from a bud; hence, to bring through a succession of states or stages, each of which is preparatory to the next; to form or expand by a process of growth; to cause to change gradually from an embryo, or a lower state, to a higher state or form of being; as, sunshine and rain develop the bud into a flower; to develop the mind.

(2):

(v. t.) To advance; to further; to prefect; to make to increase; to promote the growth of.

(3):

(v. t.) To change the form of, as of an algebraic expression, by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.

(4):

(v. i.) To go through a process of natural evolution or growth, by successive changes from a less perfect to a more perfect or more highly organized state; to advance from a simpler form of existence to one more complex either in structure or function; as, a blossom develops from a bud; the seed develops into a plant; the embryo develops into a well-formed animal; the mind develops year by year.

(5):

(v. t.) To free from that which infolds or envelops; to unfold; to lay open by degrees or in detail; to make visible or known; to disclose; to produce or give forth; as, to develop theories; a motor that develops 100 horse power.

(6):

(v. t.) To cause to become visible, as an invisible or latent image upon plate, by submitting it to chemical agents; to bring to view.

(7):

(v. i.) To become apparent gradually; as, a picture on sensitive paper develops on the application of heat; the plans of the conspirators develop.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Develop'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/develop.html. 1828.
 
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