develop

To discover, find out; to uncover.archaicimpersonaltransitive

• ‘The mystery which I cannot develop, may by that time be removed […].’

To change with a specific direction, progress.intransitive

• Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.

To progress through a sequence of stages.ambitransitive

• Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane. An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.
• 1868-1869, Robert Owen, Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Vertebrates All insects […] acquire the jointed legs before the wings are fully developed.

To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.transitive

• We must develop our own resources to the utmost.

To create.transitive

• I need to develop a plan for the next three weeks.

To bring out images latent in photographic film.transitive

• Please develop this roll of film.

To acquire something usually over a period of time.transitive

• I have been in England enough to develop a British accent.
• You will develop calluses if you play the cello.

To place one's pieces actively.transitive

• I need to develop my white-square bishop.

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.

To change the form of (an algebraic expression, etc.) by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.