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desenvolve

[dɨ.zɛn.ˈvɔl.vɨ]
verb
develops, unfolds, evolves
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'desenvolver' - to cause to grow or expand; to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of something
The company develops new software products every year.
A empresa desenvolve novos produtos de software a cada ano.
2. To unfold, unwrap, or unfurl something
The flower develops its petals in the morning sun.
A flor desenvolve suas pétalas sob o sol da manhã.
3. To create or construct progressively; to elaborate
She develops her arguments carefully in the essay.
Ela desenvolve seus argumentos cuidadosamente no ensaio.
Synonyms
expandeevoluicresceelaboradesdobra
Antonyms
reduzdiminuiretraiencolhe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolve
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolve
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
desenvolve
No significant regional variation
Portugal
desenvolve
Identical standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

desenvolve-se bem (develops well)
desenvolve um papel (plays a role)
desenvolve habilidades (develops skills)
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