Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Develop”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singulardevelop→Pluraldevelops
Rule: regularIPA: /dɪˈvɛləp/
Singular and Plural Form of Develop
Develop is the singular noun form. Develops is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To grow and improve, or to create and build something gradually.
Why is the Plural of Develop “develops”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Develop
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: develop → develops
How to Remember the Plural of Develop
Just add -s to “develop” to make “develops”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Develop
See develop and develops used in real sentences side by side.
- Children develop different skills as they grow older. A2
- The company is developing a new product for the market. A2
- She developed a friendship with her new classmate. A2
How to Pronounce Develop and Develops
Stress the second syllable: dih-VEL-up. The 'e' is short like in 'red'.
Origin and Etymology of Develop
From French 'développer' meaning to unwrap or unfold.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Develop
What is the plural of “develop”?
The plural of “develop” is “develops”.
Is “develops” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.