Develop and Function

Develop

Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.

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Function and develop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Function" instead a verb "Develop".

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

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Develop and function are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Develop" instead a verb "Function".

power	develop power	function power
case	develop case	function case
way	develop way	function way
characters	develop characters	function characters
Other words: weapon, eyes, abilities.

Although the "Pathfinder program" had long ended, the machines continued to function and develop on their own, ultimately evolving beyond their original programming.

Source: Video Game / Grey Goo
Talking Animal: The Tuskers develop the ability to speak English as a function of their psychic powers which really changes the nature of their relationship with humans.

Source: Literature / Tuskers
Circumstances develop so badly that one character simply had enough, choosing a FaceHeel Turn so devastating that the rest of the group won't be able to function from the shock.

Source: Bond Breaker

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