Develop and Work

Develop

Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.

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

Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Usage example: this new drug can really work wonders

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Develop and work are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Develop" instead a verb "Work".

Nearby Words: works, working, worked, workable, worker

sense	develop sense	work sense
ability	develop ability	work ability
power	develop power	work power
relationship	develop relationship	work relationship
Other words: system, case, way, magic, version, ways, skills, powers, issues.

The two characters are forced to work together, but over the course of the story they eventually develop a growing mutual respect.

Source: The Resenter
They help Lester develop his new work-out regimen.Almost none of these characters are who they appear to be.

Source: Film / American Beauty
Many gifted kids, especially those who are "undiscovered" are this — they can do what others struggle to do with minimal work, and sometimes never develop a good work ethic.

Source: Brilliant, but Lazy

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