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   develop

   /dɪˈvɛləp/

   verb

   • 1. grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate: "motion pictures were to develop into mass entertainment" Similar growevolvematureexpandenlargespreadadvanceprogressprospersucceedthriveget on wellflourishblossombloomburgeonmake headwaybe successfulinformal:go great gunsinitiateinstigateset in motionput in placeinstituteinaugurateoriginateinventformestablishfashiongenerateundertakeembark on
   • ▪ (of a poor agricultural country) become more economically and socially advanced: "the country is developing at a rapid rate and the economy is booming"
   • ▪ convert (land) to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making other use of its resources: "plans to develop the area"
   • ▪ construct or convert (a building) so as to improve existing resources: "the company developed a chain of hotels"
   • ▪ elaborate (a musical theme) by modification of the melody, harmony, or rhythm: "the piano develops the melody into a short cadenza" Similar expandenlargeadd toflesh outsupplementreinforceaugmentextendbroadenfill outembellishenhanceelaborateamplifyrefineimprovepolishperfect
   • 2. start to exist, experience, or possess: "a strange closeness developed" Similar come into beingcome aboutstartbeginbe borncome into existenceappeararrivecome forthemergeeruptburst outariseoriginatebreakunfoldcrop upfollowhappenresultensuebreak outformal:commencefall ill withbe taken ill withbe struck down withbe stricken withsuccumb tocontractcatchgetpick upcome down withbecome infected withgo down withinformal:take ill withtake sick with
   • 3. treat (a photographic film) with chemicals to make a visible image: "she came to get the film developed"
   • 4. bring (a piece) into play from its initial position on a player's back rank: "he preferred to develop his bishop on e7"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘unfold, unfurl’): from French développer, based on Latin dis- ‘un-’ + a second element of unknown origin found also in envelop.

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   Aug 2, 2024 · Personal development involves continuously assessing and improving life goals, skills, and qualities to reach one's potential. Including realistic goals, engaging in formal training, and addressing psychological issues. Mindful self-development, focused on self-actualization, is crucial. This approach emphasizes achieving personal growth ...

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   4 days ago · Developmental psychology, the branch of psychology concerned with the changes in cognitive, motivational, psychophysiological, and social functioning that occur throughout the human life span. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, developmental psychologists were concerned primarily with child