To develop
Example: Countries began to develop their own unique cultures over time.
Definition
"To develop" means to gradually grow, advance, or expand in complexity, quality, or size over a period of time. In history, it often refers to the process by which countries or societies evolve their unique cultures, systems, or structures.
Etymology
The verb "to develop" comes from the Old French 'developper,' meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold,' which itself derives from the phrase 'desveloper' ('de-' meaning 'un-' and 'veloper' meaning 'to wrap'). Did you know that the original sense was more about unfolding or revealing something hidden, which later extended to growth and progress?
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"To develop" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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