"Develop" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"develop" Definition
- [intransitive, transitive] to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
- [transitive, intransitive] develop (something) to start to have a skill, ability, quality, etc. that becomes better and stronger; to become better and stronger
- [transitive] develop something to think of or produce a new idea, product, etc. and make it successful
- [transitive, intransitive] develop (something) to begin to have something such as a disease or a problem; to start to affect somebody/something
- [intransitive] to start to happen or change, especially in a bad way
- [transitive] develop something to build new houses, factories, etc. on an area of land, especially land that was not being used effectively before
- [transitive] develop something to build or improve a building or other facilities
- [intransitive] (economics) (of a country) to become economically and socially more advanced
- [transitive] develop something to add further explanation or details to an idea, story or musical theme synonym elaborate (1)
- [transitive] develop something to treat film that has been used to take photographs with chemicals so that the pictures can be seen
"develop" Synonyms & Antonyms
"develop" synonyms:
- elevate,
- improve,
- advance,
- better,
- boost,
- progress,
- upgrade,
- enhance,
- expand,
- lift,
- perfect,
- raise,
- augment,
- foster,
- improve-on,
- refine,
- ameliorate,
- build,
- increase
"develop" antonyms:
- regress,
- diminish,
- retrogress,
- weaken,
- curtail,
- decline,
- stunt,
- devolve,
- lessen,
- retrograde,
- abate,
- arrest,
- impair,
- impede,
- inhibit,
- lower,
- mitigate,
- repress,
- restrict