develop (v)

Definition: make visible by means of chemical solutions
Example: Please develop this roll of film for me.

develop (v)

Definition: grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
Example: A flower developed on the branch. The country developed into a mighty superpower. The embryo develops into a fetus. This situation has developed over a long time.

break (v)
bring out (v)
disclose (v)
discover (v)
divulge (v)
expose (v)
give away (v)
let on (v)
let out (v)
reveal (v)
unwrap (v)

Definition: make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Example: The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold. The actress won't reveal how old she is. bring out the truth. he broke the news to her. unwrap the evidence in the murder case.

discover (v)
find out (v)
get a line (v)
get wind (v)
get word (v)
hear (v)
learn (v)
pick up (v)
see (v)

Definition: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
Example: I learned that she has two grown-up children. I see that you have been promoted.

acquire (v)
develop (v)
get (v)
grow (v)
produce (v)

Definition: come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
Example: He grew a beard. The patient developed abdominal pains. I got funny spots all over my body. Well-developed breasts.

find (v)
discover (v)

Definition: make a discovery
Example: She found that he had lied to her. The story is false, so far as I can discover.

make grow (v)
develop (v)

Definition: cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
Example: The perfect climate here develops the grain. He developed a new kind of apple.

publicize (v)
publicise (v)
bare (v)
air (v)

Definition: make public
Example: She aired her opinions on welfare.