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develops

[/dɪˈvɛləps/]
verb
desenvolve
1. to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate
The child develops new skills every month.
A criança desenvolve novas habilidades a cada mês.
2. to create or produce something new
The company develops software for mobile devices.
A empresa desenvolve software para dispositivos móveis.
3. to begin to have or suffer from an illness or condition
He develops a fever after exposure to the virus.
Ele desenvolve febre após exposição ao vírus.
4. to make visible or clearer, especially in photography
The photographer develops the film in the darkroom.
O fotógrafo revela o filme na câmara escura.
Synonyms
growscreatesproducesadvancesevolvesbuilds
Antonyms
declinesregressesdiminishesstagnates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolve
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desenvolve
no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolve
no regional variation
Portugal
desenvolve
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

develops a taste for something - adquire gosto por algo
develops a thick skin - desenvolve uma pele grossa (fica mais resistente)
develops into - transforma-se em
develops from - origina-se de
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