develop

  1. Verb.  (intransitive) To change with a specific direction, progress.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) To progress through a sequence of stages.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To create.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To bring out images latent in photographic film.
  5. Verb.  (context, Chess) To place one's pieces actively.
  6. Verb.  (context, snooker) To cause a ball to become more open and available to be played on later. Usually by moving it away from the cushion, or by opening a pack.

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