developed

• Descreve algo que foi aperfeiçoado, melhorado ou levado a um estado mais complexo ou eficiente; também se refere a países, regiões ou economias com alto grau de industrialização e avanço tecnológico, e a algo que foi elaborado, criado ou projetado ao longo do tempo.

Describes something that has been advanced, improved, or brought to a more complex or effective state.

1. Advanced or matureB1formal

   Having reached an advanced stage of growth, progress, or complexity.

   Desenvolvido

   • The country has a highly developed economy.
   • She has a very developed sense of responsibility.
   • The technology is fully developed and ready for market.

   Sinônimosadvancedcomplexfull-grownmaturemodernrefinedripesophisticated

   Antônimosimmatureprimitiveunderdevelopedundeveloped

2. Built or constructedB1formal

   Having been built or improved upon, especially in terms of infrastructure or land use.

   Urbanizado

   • The developed area of the city has many skyscrapers.
   • They moved to a more developed neighborhood.
   • The land is now fully developed with houses and shops.

   Sinônimosbuiltbuilt-upimprovedurbanized

   Antônimosrawundevelopedvacant

3. Elaborated or detailedB2formal

   Having been expanded or explained in detail.

   Desenvolvido

   • The author presented a well-developed argument in the book.
   • Her theory is more developed than his.
   • The plan is not yet fully developed.

   Sinônimosdetailedelaboratedexpandedfullthorough

   Antônimosbasicroughrudimentarysimplesketchyundeveloped

• Verbo que indica o processo de crescer, evoluir ou criar algo ao longo do tempo.

A verb used to indicate the process of growing, advancing, or creating something over time.

1. Grow or progressA2formal

   To grow, advance, or become more advanced over time.

   Desenvolver-se

   • The city developed rapidly after the new factory opened.
   • She developed a strong interest in photography.
   • The economy developed steadily during the decade.

   Sinônimosadvanceevolveexpandgrowimprovematureprogressthrive

   Antônimosdeclinedeteriorateregressretrogressstagnatewither

2. Create or produceB1formal

   To create, invent, or produce something new.

   Desenvolver

   • Scientists developed a new vaccine for the disease.
   • The company developed innovative software.
   • He developed a plan to solve the problem.

   Sinônimosconceiveconstructcreatedevisefabricateformulategenerateinventoriginateproduce

   Antônimosabolishdemolishdestroyeliminateruin

3. Process filmB2formal

   To treat photographic film to make images visible.

   Revelar filme

   • They developed the film in a darkroom.
   • The photographer developed the pictures overnight.
   • Digital cameras have made developing film less common.

   Sinônimosprocess