Another word for "develop"?

Question

I use it twice in one sentence, and I *can't* think of an appropriate replacement for either one:
"Outside of my studies I have developed a deep interest in animal rights and ethics, developing a particular commitment to the greyhound industry,"

Yeah I did that, and aquire came up - but you don't really "aquire" moral standings. That's like - the opposite.

Answer 1

actualized,gained,evolved, (developed)
realizing, establishing,achieving, (developing)
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Answer 2

Another Word For Develop

Answer 3

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RE:
Another word for "develop"?
I use it twice in one sentence, and I *can't* think of an appropriate replacement for either one:
"Outside of my studies I have developed a deep interest in animal rights and ethics, developing a particular commitment to the greyhound industry,"

Answer 4

Sometimes, the good ol' thesaurus fails all of us. In these cases, it's best to change the structure if you can. Here's a couple of options;

"Outside of my studies I have a keen interest in animal rights and ethics and have developed a particular commitment to the greyhound industry,"

"Outside of my studies I have developed a deep interest in animal rights and ethics. I am particularly commited to the greyhound industry,"

"Outside of my studies, my interest in animal rights and ethics has grown. Over the last ? years/months, I have developed a particular commitment to the greyhound industry,"

Answer 5

Acquired

When you can't find a good word and you are using the Word program just type the word then hit Shift + F7, a list will come up of all kinds of words that are similar.

Answer 6

There are about 500 synonyms, but ill focus on a smaller group.

actualize, advance, amplify, augment, beautify, broaden, build up, cultivate, deepen, dilate, elaborate, enlarge, enrich, evolve, exploit, extend, finish, heighten, improve, intensify, lengthen, magnify, materialize, perfect, polish, promote, realize, refine, spread, strengthen, stretch, unfold, widen, work out, acquire, befall, betide, break, break out, breed, chance, come about, come off, commence, contract, ensue, establish, follow, form, generate, go, happen, invest, occur, originate, pick up, result, start, transpire, accomplish, achieve, begin, carry on, carry out, click, consummate, cook, create, develop, do, enforce, execute, function, go about, intrude, knock off*, labor, make progress, maneuver, move, officiate, operate, percolate*, perk*, perpetrate, persevere, persist, practice, preside, pursue, respond, serve, take effect, take part, take steps, tick, transport, undertake.

Hope that helps.

Answer 7

I have come to have a deep interest
engendering a particular commitment

I have become deeply interested

Answer 8

implement

Answer 9

create?

Answer 10

...that became a particular.....