Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To cause something to grow or become more advanced, bigger, or improved.
Develop
/dɪˈveləp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Bella was fast developing a perfect genius for home.
Back at the church, an angry scene had developed.
Where money was going trade was – a thriving, developing life.
Etymology:
Originates from the Old French word desveloper, which means to unwrap or unfold, and later influenced by the Latin word disvolvere, meaning to unroll.
Usage Statistics:
170 mentions per 1 million words 
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