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develop

develop

Meaning of develop

English

improve skills

中文

通过练习提高能力或技能

develop

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈveləp/
American English
/dɪˈveləp/

develop with Chinese translation

develop usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Reading a lot can develop children's reading skills.

多读书能培养孩子的阅读能力。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This course can develop students' writing skills.

这门课程能培养学生的写作能力。

develop synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between develop, improve, build, grow, hone, enhance, cultivate, and foster

🇬🇧English

to make something already there better

B2very often

ENThey improved the app's speed in the latest update.

🇬🇧English

to grow something step by step, e.g. build skills

B2very often

ENThey built a new platform for online learning.

🇬🇧English

more about businesses; less usual with skills

B2very often

ENThe company grew rapidly after the new investment.

H
🇬🇧English
hone

to sharpen an already good skill

B2often

ENHe honed his presentation skills before the conference.

🇬🇧English

formal; to make stronger or better

B2often

ENThe update enhanced the app's user experience.

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
cultivate

formal; to develop carefully over time

B2rare word

ENShe cultivated strong professional contacts over the years.

🇬🇧English

to encourage something to develop

B2often

ENThe program fosters innovation among young entrepreneurs.

N
🇬🇧English
nurture

to care for and help grow

B2often

ENManagers should nurture junior staff to build confidence.

R
🇬🇧English
refine

to improve by small changes

B2often

ENThey refined the prototype after user testing.

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develop belongs to the topic "Professions →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does develop mean?

improve skills

How do you pronounce develop?

develop is pronounced [dɪˈveləp].

How is develop used in a sentence?

多读书能培养孩子的阅读能力。 Translation: Reading a lot can develop children's reading skills.

Is develop part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, develop can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is develop part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, develop can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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