v (transitive, now rare) To discover, find out; to uncover.
v (intransitive) To change with a specific direction, progress.
v (transitive, intransitive) To progress through a sequence of stages.
v (transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
v (transitive) To create.
v (transitive) To bring out images latent in photographic film.
v (transitive) To acquire something usually over a period of time.
v (chess, transitive) To place one's pieces actively.
v (snooker, pool) To cause a ball to become more open and available to be played on later. Usually by moving it away from the cushion, or by opening a pack.
v (mathematics) To change the form of (an algebraic expression, etc.) by executing certain indicated operations without changing the value.