1. undergo development or evolution
e.g. Modern man evolved a long time ago
2. gain through experience
e.g. I acquired a strong aversion to televisionChildren must develop a sense of right and wrongDave developed leadership qualities in his new positiondevelop a passion for painting
Synonym: developacquire
3. work out
e.g. We have developed a new theory of evolution
Synonym: germinatedevelop