diff --git a/README b/README
index 7be4c1f..c88fb93 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ o  VMS:  To compile use '@VMSMAKE', install manually, uEmacs/PK uses a
 CONTACT INFORMATION
 
 There will probably not be many new versions of uEmacs/PK, maybe just
-some bug fixes. I have no intention to develope the code any further.
+some bug fixes. I have no intention to develop the code any further.
 However, if you have some comments or good suggestions, you may find
 the email address below useful.