Detract and Develop

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Detract verb - To draw the attention or mind to something else.

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Develop is an antonym for detract in lessen topic.

Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.

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Detract is an antonym for develop.

life	detract life	develop life
plot	detract plot	develop plot

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