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has develop

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "has develop" is not correct in written English.
It should be "has developed" to indicate the present perfect tense of the verb "develop." Example: "The company has developed a new software application that improves efficiency."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

It isn't just content for kids where Movile has develop Playkids, it has also branched out to offer new features designed for parents.

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TechCrunch

ZMP, which has develop self-driving technologies for land-based vehicles, will take a (slightly) minor stake (49.995percentt) in the business, leaving Sony — which is providing camera tech, sensors, telecommunications, and robotics — as the majority owner.

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TechCrunch

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Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

Maradi has developed rapidly.

A paradox has developed.

— that Ms. Ri has developed.

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The New York Times

A black market has developed.

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The Economist

"Ron has developed nicely.

The bar has developed its own traditions.

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The New York Times

Gothenburg has developed a tram system.

It has developed into a political battle.

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The Economist

"It has developed over the last year.

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Independent
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use the correct past participle form of "develop", which is "developed", when using the present perfect tense (has/have + past participle). This ensures grammatical accuracy.

Common error

Avoid using the base form of the verb after "has" or "have". Remember that the present perfect tense requires the past participle (e.g., "developed" not "develop").

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Linguistic Context

Incorrect usage of present perfect tense. The phrase attempts to use the auxiliary verb "has" with the base form of the verb "develop", instead of the past participle "developed". Ludwig indicates this is incorrect.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Encyclopedias

33%

Science

33%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "has develop" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "has developed", which uses the past participle of the verb "develop" to form the present perfect tense. Ludwig confirms that "has develop" is not standard English. To avoid this error, always remember to use the past participle form after auxiliary verbs like "has" or "have". Alternatives include "has created", "has built", and "has established", depending on the intended meaning.

FAQs

What is the correct form, "has develop" or "has developed"?

"Has developed" is the correct form. The present perfect tense requires the auxiliary verb "has" or "have" followed by the past participle of the main verb.

When should I use "has developed"?

Use "has developed" to describe an action that started in the past and continues to have relevance in the present, or an action completed at an unspecified time in the past.

What are some alternatives to "has developed"?

Depending on the context, you could use alternatives like "has created", "has built", or "has established".

Is "has develop" ever correct?

No, "has develop" is grammatically incorrect in standard English. The correct form is always "has developed".

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