Develop vs Lay_open - What's the difference?
develop | lay_open | Synonyms |
To change with a specific direction, progress.
(ambitransitive) To progress through a sequence of stages.
* Owen
To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
* Jowett (Thucyd)
To create.
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To acquire something usually over a period of time.
(chess) To place one's pieces actively.
(snooker, pool) To cause a ball to become more open and available to be played on later. Usually by moving it away from the cushion, or by opening a pack.
(math) To change the form of (an algebraic expression, etc.) by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.
(patents) In Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.
Develop is a synonym of lay_open.
As verbs the difference between develop and lay_open
is that develop is to change with a specific direction, progress while lay_open is (patents) in japan and south korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.develop
English
(Development)Alternative forms
* develope (obsolete)Verb
- All insects acquire the jointed legs before the wings are fully developed .
- We must develop our own resources to the utmost.
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