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developing

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/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/ · de-vel-op-ing

to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

Meanings

verbformal

to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

پروان چڑھنا یا کسی چیز کو پروان چڑھانے کے لیے ترقی دینا۔

ترقی دینا

taraqqi dena

Formal: ترقی کرنا

Synonyms

growadvancematureپروان چڑھنابڑھناترقی کرنا

Antonyms

declinedeteriorateregressکم ہوناتنزلیپسپائی

Common Collocations

  • developing skills
  • developing countries
  • developing ideas

Example Sentences

The country is developing rapidly, with new industries emerging.

ملک تیزی سے ترقی کر رہا ہے، نئی صنعتیں جنم لے رہی ہیں۔

Mulak tezi se taraqqi kar raha hai, nayi sanatein janam le rahi hain.

She is developing her skills to become a professional artist.

وہ ایک پیشہ ور آرٹسٹ بننے کے لئے اپنی مہارتیں ترقی دے رہی ہے۔

Woh ek peshawar artist ban ne ke liye apni maharatein taraqqi de rahi hai.

The software is still developing, so updates will be released soon.

سافٹ ویئر ابھی بھی ترقی پذیر ہے، لہذا جلد ہی اپ ڈیٹس جاری کی جائیں گی۔

Software abhi bhi taraqqi pazeer hai, lehza jald hi updates jari ki jayengi.

Easily Confused With

develop:‘Develop’ is the base form of the verb, while ‘developing’ is the present participle form that indicates an ongoing process.

Word Family

development
nounترقی
developer
nounترقی دینے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a plant developing as it grows.

Imagine a seed sprouting and growing into a healthy tree.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ جھڑنے نہ گھٹنے کی ہے طلب، آؤ چلو جستجو کریں۔

Na jhadne na ghatne ki hai talab, aao chalo jastaju karein.

Desire not to wilt nor diminish, come let’s seek growth.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کوشش کرنے والوں کی کبھی ہار نہیں ہوتی۔

Koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti.

Those who strive never lose.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "déveloper" — to unwrap, unfold

First known use: 14th century

The word 'developing' is derived from the verb 'develop', which has roots in Middle English and Old French, where it meant to 'unroll' or 'unfold'. Over time, its meaning has evolved to encompass various forms of growth and advancement.