develop-v; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: bring into existence, start something, build or create from nothing

Commentary:
NOTE: Whether punctual or non-punctual, a beginning of existence is implied.
NOTE: Nothing is in existance previous to development - implies a start from scratch

Examples:
They have developed a new stronger composite material for boat hulls.
We have developed a new theory of evolution.
We have developed an aversion to televsion.
The patient developed an abdominal pain and skin rash.
A new religious movement developed in that country.
The problem developed over months of miscommunication.
We must develop more potential customers.
A flower developed on the branch.
He developed a different motif in the second movement of his concerto.
We strive to deliver the news as it develops.
They're planning to develop the whole site into a shopping complex.

Mappings:
VerbNet: appear-48.1.1,build-26.1,grow-26.2,occurrence-48.3
FrameNet: Coming_to_be
PropBank: develop.01,develop.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 13, 19, 20

Sense Number 2: further grow, build up, increase, or change into a more advanced form

Commentary:
NOTE: Growing larger, stronger, or more advanced on an existing thing.
NOTE: Something that is already in existance is being developed

Examples:
The country developed its natural resources.
Could you develop the ideas in your thesis.
This exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles.
There is a plot. It just develops slowly, that's all.
I'm looking for a job which will enable me to develop my skills.
Our school develops leaders of our future.
The embroyo develops into a fetus.
The fear is that these minor clashes may develop into all-out confrontation.
Over time, their acquaintance developed into a lasting friendship.
Many countries around the world are developing at a very fast pace.
The perfect climate here develops the grain.
The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten.
I must say, that melody was beautifully developed.

Mappings:
VerbNet: build-26.1,grow-26.2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21

Sense Number 3: alter by chemical means, to make images.

Examples:
Can you develop these two rolls of film?

Mappings:
VerbNet: build-26.1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 15

Sense Number 4: superimpose

Commentary:
NOTE: Specifically: superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry.

Examples:
* No examples found.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 16