150+ Words that rhyme with development

Development is a 4-syllable word with 150 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abatement, abetment, abutment. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of development

noun
  1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development"
  2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer"
  3. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level; "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children"

Examples of "development" in lyrics

See how development is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "As long as the mood is somehow linked to my enhanced development"
    Aesop Rock f/ Slug — I'll Be OK
  • "to glitches mode of century development"
    Aesop Rock — Labor
  • "Post-up prevalent, in my development"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Swords Drawn

What do these rhymes mean?

abatement
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something the act of abating; "laws enforcing noise abatement"
abetment
the verbal act of urging on
abutment
point of contact between two objects or parts a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure
accompaniment
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another a musical part (vocal or
accoutrement
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "development" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abatement, abetment, abutment create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "development" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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