(to cause oneself, a plant, egg, business etc) to grow larger, fuller or more mature
cultivate, prosper
Cases of word usage
1) to be a sign that something will develop badly or well (augur)
2) (used with a noun or adjective) to develop or grow into (a person, thing); to be (the kind mentioned) as a result, after a period of time, after training etc (become)
3) (to cause an idea, kind of animal or plant etc) to develop naturally and (usually) gradually (evolve)
4) to increase in size, height, length etc; develop (grow)
5) (to cause a country etc) to develop industries as an important or main part of the economy (industrialize)
6) to develop well, grow strong and healthy, (because of something) (thrive)