# develops

Pronunciation: say "di-VEL-uhps" /dɪˈvɛl.əps/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of develop. — third-person singular simple present indicative of develop
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of develop. Use it with he, she, it, or a single thing.
   - _The story develops slowly, revealing its secrets one chapter at a time._
   - _A skilled negotiator develops trust before raising difficult points._

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