- present tense form of develop (3rd person singular).
develops
Example Sentences
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How long the heat lasts depend on whether a southerly or westerly wind develops.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
But when the characters become colleagues, an unlikely alliance develops and the book turns into a winning tale of male friendship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
This two-stage approach could give policymakers a clearer basis for preparing for rising seas while also recognizing the much greater uncertainty that develops later in the century.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
By preventing immune cells from keeping the brain's engine in a heightened state, the team hopes to restore healthy sleep and improve quality of life years before noticeable memory loss develops.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Music expresses children’s identity and heritage, teaches them to belong to a culture, and develops their cognitive well-being and inner self worth.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
