To develop
Example: Many countries develop their own unique cultures over time.
Definition
"To develop" means to gradually grow, evolve, or bring into existence through a process of change and improvement, especially in historical contexts where societies, cultures, or institutions become more advanced or complex over time.
Etymology
The verb "to develop" comes from the Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap or unfold,' which itself derives from the Latin 'dis-' (apart) and 'voloper' (to wrap). Did you know? The original sense involved unwrapping something, but now it generally means to grow or advance in various contexts.
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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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