developed
dɪˈvɛləpt
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Definition of developed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
maturityfully formed or advanced
  • He has a developed sense of responsibility.
advanced mature
2.
countryTECH.wealthy and industrializedTECH.
  • Japan is a developed country with a strong economy.
affluent industrialized
3.
real estateTECH.having man-made structuresTECH.
  • The developed land includes roads and buildings.
built-up urbanized
4.
photographyTECH.processed to reveal imagesTECH.
  • The developed film showed clear pictures.
exposed fixed processed
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became nervous or hesitant about a plan
She developed cold feet before the wedding and wanted to postpone it.
having advanced or matured physical or mental qualities
The athlete showed a well-developed physique during the competition..
became known or was discovered after some time
It developed that he was not at home.
countries with lower industry, services, and income than highly industrialized countries
Many less developed countries seek investment to grow their economies.
having high industrial development
Japan is a highly-developed country with advanced technology.
relating to wealthy industrial countries with advanced technology and services
Developed world markets reacted quickly to the new financial regulations.

Origin of developed

Latin, developare (to unwrap)

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biology stage
person who is fully grown or developed
incomplete project
in the process of being built or developed
adultadj.
maturity
fully grown or developed
behindprep.
progress
less advanced or developed than
greenadj.
growth
unripe or not fully developed
technology
brand of tablet computers developed by Apple Inc
technology
smartphone model developed by Apple Inc
matureadj.
growth
fully developed in body or mind

Examples of developed in a sentence

  • The plant has a developed root system.
  • Germany is considered a developed nation with advanced infrastructure.
  • Living standards in developed countries are generally higher.
  • The developed area features a shopping mall.
  • They invested in developed properties for better returns.
  • The developed negatives were ready for printing.

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  1. French:développé, industrialisé, ...
  2. German:ausgeprägt, erschlossen, ...
  3. Italian:sviluppato, industrializzato, ...
  4. Spanish:desarrollado, industrializado, ...
  5. Portuguese:desenvolvido, próspero, ...
  6. Chinese:成熟的, 繁荣的, ...
  7. Japanese:成熟した, 先進, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَطَوِّر, مُطَوَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּתָח, בָּנוּי, ...
  10. Russian:развитый, богатый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розвинений, забудований, ...
  12. Hindi:विकसित, समृद्ध, ...
develop
dɪˈvɛləp

Definition of develop - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
progresstr.cause something to grow and become more mature or advancedtr.
  • Good teachers develop students' confidence.
2.
life progressintr.grow and become more mature or advancedintr.
  • Her musical talent continued to develop through practice.
3.
creationtr.create or design something newtr.
  • She plans to develop a new app for students.
create design formulate
4.
beginningtr.start to exist, experience, or possesstr.
  • He began to develop feelings for her..
commence initiate
5.
acquisitiontr.acquire a skill or habittr.
  • He developed a habit of reading before bed.
acquire cultivate
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start enjoying a particular food or drink
He developed a taste for spicy food while living in Mexico.
become less affected by criticism or negative comments
Over time, she learned to develop a thick skin in her profession.
become good at something
He developed a knack for solving puzzles quickly.
become good at recognizing sounds
With practice, you can develop an ear for different bird calls.
gain the ability to appreciate or understand
Over time, he developed an eye for fine art.
improve abilities through practice or learning
She took a course to develop skills in programming.

Origin of develop

Old French, desveloper (unwrap)

Examples of develop in a sentence

  • The city plans to develop the waterfront area.
  • Children develop language skills at different ages.
  • Her confidence developed during the training program.
  • They aim to develop a new marketing strategy.
  • He wants to develop a unique recipe for the contest.
  • The project began to develop rapidly.

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  1. French:développer, se développer, ...
  2. German:entwickeln, sich entwickeln, ...
  3. Italian:sviluppare, svilupparsi, ...
  4. Spanish:desarrollar, desarrollarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:desenvolver, desenvolver-se, ...
  6. Chinese:培养, 成长, ...
  7. Japanese:育てる, 発達する, ...
  8. Arabic:طَوَّرَ, تَطَوَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפַתֵּחַ, לְהִתְפַּתֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:развивать, развиваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розвивати, розвиватися, ...
  12. Hindi:विकसित करना, विकसित होना, ...
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