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In the process of developing
“Please don't practice any dance moves while pregnant because it won't be good for the developing fetus.”
(of a country) Becoming economically more mature, industrialized or advanced
“The expected rise in interest rates will increase financial pressures on developing countries already struggling with debt.”
Beginning, starting, coming into existence
Ongoing, or in progress
Having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth
Growing, increasing or expanding at a fast rate
Denotes a possibility or capacity to develop into something, but not actuality
In the process of being improved
Newly produced or obtained
New or inexperienced for a given role or position
Of, involving, pertaining to, or leading to, transformation or change
Being, or relating to those, of a young age
Characterized by a period of development or formation
Changing or varying at regular intervals
Currently in use or valid
Catching a disease or illness
“He would tragically develop the crippling disease in his twenties.”
Having or undergoing a change of physical features and attributes
“We need to develop a plan of action to rectify this issue.”
Present participle for to advance or to promote the growth of
“He knew that he would need to develop his skills if he was to compete with the other athletes.”
Present participle for to gradually appear or increase in detail
“Let us first analyze the facts as they develop before making a decision.”
Present participle for to design or plan an approach for a given task or project
“Let's develop some ideas for our new website design.”
Present participle for to express in greater detail
“It all started with a small idea that the artist would then develop into a full-blown masterpiece.”
Present participle for to acquire something, usually over a period of time
“I began to develop an appreciation for spices after spending several years in India.”
Present participle for to come into being as a result of something
“The fetus will develop from an embryo prior to becoming an infant.”
Present participle for to create by training or teaching
“The institute's goal is to develop world-class musicians.”
Present participle for to become mature, old or ripe
“After distillation, whiskeys develop in their cask to acquire their chemical makeup and taste.”
Present participle for to build, renovate or refurbish
“We plan to develop these shop lots into residential units and apartments.”
(of countries) Present participle for to become technologically advanced
“The prime minister was keen to develop his country to better compete with the more advanced nations.”
The progressive aspect of a learned skill
The point in time or space at which something begins
An increase in severity or intensity
The journey from a young age to adulthood or maturity
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