develop into (someone or something)

develop into (someone or something)

To grow and change from one kind of person or thing into someone or something new or different. Thanks to her public speaking class, Alicia has developed into a confident speaker. My passion for knitting has developed into my full-time source of income. Our close friendship in college eventually developed into a romantic relationship.
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