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develop gradually

[dɪˈvel.əp ˈɡræd.u.ə.li]
verb phrase
desenvolver gradualmente
1. to grow or progress slowly and steadily over time
The child's language skills developed gradually over several years.
As habilidades de linguagem da criança se desenvolveram gradualmente ao longo de vários anos.
2. to emerge or unfold in incremental stages
The plot of the novel develops gradually throughout the story.
O enredo do romance se desenvolve gradualmente ao longo da história.
Synonyms
evolve slowlyprogress incrementallyunfold graduallygrow steadilyadvance step by step
Antonyms
develop rapidlyemerge suddenlychange abruptlyoccur instantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver gradualmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
se desenvolver aos poucos
common colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
ir se desenvolvendo
progressive form frequently used
Portugal
desenvolver-se gradualmente
formal standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step
little by little
by leaps and bounds (opposite meaning)
slow and steady wins the race
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