v. 25B6; verb
the industry developed rapidly : GROW, expand, spread; advance, progress, evolve, mature; prosper, thrive, flourish, blossom.
a plan was developed : INITIATE, instigate, set in motion; originate, invent, form, establish, generate.
children should develop their talents : EXPAND, augment, broaden, supplement, reinforce; enhance, refine, improve, polish, perfect.
a row developed : START, begin, emerge, erupt, break out, burst out, arise, break, unfold, happen.
he developed the disease last week : FALL ILL WITH, be stricken with, succumb to; contract, catch, get, pick up, come down with, become infected with.