Developed
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of develop; to have grown, evolved, or created something more advanced or sophisticated. It implies progress or elaboration.
“The company developed a new software application over two years.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈvɛləpt/
Syllables
de·vel·oped
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Worth 15 points; the 'v' is worth 4 points adding strategic value
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