Progress gradually (7)

I believe the answer is:

develop

(Other definitions for develop that I've seen before include "photographers may do it" , "Bring to maturity" , "Unfold" , "Grow, elaborate" , "Work out in more detail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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