develop
develop(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to improve)
Swimming develops the muscles in the shoulders.La natación desarrolla los músculos de los hombros.
2. (to create)
a. desarrollar
Scientists have developed a very interesting theory about the origin of stars.Los científicos han desarrollado una teoría muy interesante sobre el origen de las estrellas.
3. (to perfect)
a. perfeccionar
The boys are developing their math skills.Los niños están desarrollando sus habilidades en matemáticas.
4. (to acquire)
c. contraer (disease, infection)
She developed a chest infection while she was in the hospital.Contrajo una infección de las vías respiratorias cuando estaba en el hospital.
d. empezar a presentar (symptoms)
Patients often develop symptoms such as headaches and stomach pain.Los pacientes a menudo empiezan a presentar síntomas como dolores de cabeza y estómago.
6. (to exploit)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
7. (to grow)
a. desarrollarse (person or body)
Boys tend to develop later than girls.Los varones tienden a desarrollarse más tarde que las hembras.
b. convertirse (situation)
The protest soon developed into a full-blown riot.La protesta pronto se convirtió en un verdadero disturbio.
c. evolucionar
This situation has developed from the levels of social inequality in the country.Esta situación evolucionó de los niveles de las desigualdades sociales en el país.
8. (to appear)
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