develop into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Gradually become a more complete or serious form
Why “into”? A person or thing changes from one form, state, or role to another.
“Their friendship developed into a business partnership.”
“The storm developed into a hurricane.”
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change into
Same into pattern: transformation
Change from one form or state to another
convert into
Same into pattern: transformation
Change the form or purpose of something
grow into
Same into pattern: transformation
Gradually become larger or more mature
make into
Same into pattern: transformation
Change or use something so it becomes another thing
turn into
Same into pattern: transformation
Become something different; Change something so it becomes something different
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