This is the 4299th most frequent German word.
entwickelten
"Entwickelten" means "developed" in English.
The verb 'entwickelten' here is used in the past tense to describe the act of creating or devising something new.
Sie entwickelten eine neue Methode zur Problemlösung.
They developed a new method for solving problems.
In this context, 'entwickelten' indicates a process of improvement or enhancement in abilities over time, used in past tense.
Im Laufe der Jahre entwickelten sie ihre Fähigkeiten weiter.
Over the years, they further developed their skills.
Here, 'entwickelten' illustrates the natural growth or changes that occurred in the plants, emphasizing evolution in the past tense.