devolve
verb (used with object)
to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on.
devolved
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past participleof devolve.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof devolve.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
devolveverb (used with object)to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on.
Example Sentences
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Friday's meeting of the National Economic Council - a summit to help boost the UK economy - was due to be attended by the prime minister and all the devolved leaders.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
"Bringing responsibility for justice into line" with devolved services "would enable a more effective and joined-up approach to improving outcomes, reducing reoffending and building safer communities across Wales", the spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
By this time, the interview has devolved into fun-loving chaos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
"If powers have been devolved, central government should not continue to duplicate them," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Natural history devolved into the study of nature without history.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
