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develop over time

[dɪˈvɛləp ˈoʊvər taɪm]
verb phrase
desenvolver-se ao longo do tempo
1. to gradually grow, advance, or change through a process that occurs during a period
Language skills develop over time with consistent practice.
As habilidades de linguagem se desenvolvem ao longo do tempo com prática consistente.
2. to progress or evolve slowly and gradually
The relationship developed over time into a deep friendship.
O relacionamento se desenvolveu ao longo do tempo em uma amizade profunda.
Synonyms
evolve graduallyprogress slowlyadvance over timegrow incrementallyunfold gradually
Antonyms
stagnateregressdeclineremain static

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver ao longo do tempo
most common usage
São Paulo
se desenvolver com o tempo
commonly used variant
Rio de Janeiro
ir se desenvolvendo com o tempo
casual, progressive form
Portugal
desenvolver-se com o passar do tempo
more formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

growth and development
come a long way
take time to mature
slow and steady wins the race
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