Entwickeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entwickeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "develop", "evolve" or "create".

Essential properties of "entwickeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entwickeln
Simple past: entwickelte
Participle: entwickelt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entwickeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Create or produce something gradually through growth/evolution"

Definition: "To create or produce something gradually, especially through a process of growth or evolution."
Translation(s): develop, evolve, create, produce
Synonym(s): entfalten, ausbilden, hervorbringen
Antonym(s): zerstören, abbauen
Related word(s): Entwicklung, Fortschritt, Wachstum

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Unternehmen plant, ein neues Produkt zu entwickeln.The company plans to develop a new product.
Wissenschaftler entwickeln ständig neue Technologien.Scientists are constantly developing new technologies.
Kinder müssen ihre Fähigkeiten im Laufe der Zeit entwickeln.Children must develop their skills over time.

2.) "To develop photographic film"

Definition: "To develop or process a photographic film to obtain visible images."
Translation(s): develop, process
Synonym(s): ausarbeiten, hervorrufen
Related word(s): Fotografie, Dunkelkammer

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Fotograf wird die Filme später entwickeln.The photographer will develop the films later.
Sie hat gelernt, wie man Schwarzweißfotos selbst entwickelt.She learned how to develop black and white photos herself.
Das Labor entwickelt die Röntgenaufnahmen innerhalb einer Stunde.The lab develops the X-ray images within an hour.

3.) "To unfold or unroll"

Definition: "To unfold or unroll something that was rolled up or folded."
Translation(s): unfold, unroll, deploy
Synonym(s): ausrollen, entfalten, ausbreiten
Related word(s): Entfaltung, Ausdehnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Architekt begann, die Baupläne auf dem Tisch zu entwickeln.The architect began to unroll the blueprints on the table.
Die Blume wird ihre Blütenblätter im Sonnenlicht entwickeln.The flower will unfold its petals in the sunlight.
Der Fallschirmspringer muss den Fallschirm rechtzeitig entwickeln.The parachutist must deploy the parachute in time.

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