Synonyms of develop

28 similar words

Another word for develop is evolve. Other synonyms of develop are transform, transmute and produce.

Synonyms and similar words for develop

shiftTo change in form or character; switch.
convert
evolveTo move (something) in regular procession through a system.
metamorphizeTo transform or change; metamorphose.
metamorphoseTo transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance.
reconvertTo convert.
transfigurateTo transfigure or transform.
transfigureTo transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
transformTo change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
transmogrifyTo substantially or completely alter the form of.
transmuteTo change or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.
draw figuratively, obsoleteTo change (something) into another thing; to convert, to transform.
transume archaicTo change, convert.

contrive
generate
bring forth
cause
create
ferment
forge
engenderTo bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.
gin upTo generate, devise, or create.
innateTo cause to exist; to call into being.
form
makeTo develop into; to prove to be.
produceTo bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise generate.
spawn
forthbring obsoleteTo bring forth; bring out; produce.

What is another word for develop?: Develop has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as evolve, transform, transmute and produce.
What does develop mean?: Develop means to discover, find out; to uncover.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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