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develop into

VERB
amount
Synonyms
STRONG
aggregate approach approximate become correspond effect extend grow match mean number purport reach rival sum tally total touch
WEAK
be equivalent to be tantamount to check with come to
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease depart fail leave lessen shrink subtract
VERB
amount to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come to consist of equal total
WEAK
be equal to check with measure up total up to
Antonyms
WEAK
differ disproportion imbalance
VERB
become
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come grow into turn into
STRONG
convert incline mature metamorphose shift wax
WEAK
alter to assume form of be converted to be reduced to be reformed be remodeled be transformed into change into come to be emerge as eventually be pass into ripen into turn out
Antonyms
STRONG
remain stagnate
VERB
get
Synonyms
STRONGEST
become go grow realize run turn
STRONG
achieve attain effect wax
WEAK
come over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stop
STRONG
fail

Example Sentences

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Smesko’s squad will be an elite rebounding team, and 6-foot-6 rookie Madina Okot could get some time to develop into Atlanta’s next star.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Though HPV can have no symptoms, and even disappear without treatment, some high-risk strains can develop into cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Those laws are said “to provide an incentive for parents to carefully supervise kids and help them develop into mature, law-abiding adults.”

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Oil prices fell back from their highs early Wednesday as investors began to hope that the Middle East conflict won’t develop into a prolonged war.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

These survivors may then develop into cancer cells.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson