evolve
Americanverb (used with object)
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to develop gradually.
to evolve a scheme.
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to give off or emit, as odors or vapors.
verb (used without object)
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to come forth gradually into being; develop; undergo evolution.
The whole idea evolved from a casual remark.
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to gradually change one's opinions or beliefs.
candidates who are still evolving on the issue;
an evolved feminist mom.
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Biology. to develop by a process of evolution to a different adaptive state or condition.
The human species evolved from an ancestor that was probably arboreal.
verb
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to develop or cause to develop gradually
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(intr) (of animal or plant species) to undergo evolution
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(tr) to yield, emit, or give off (heat, gas, vapour, etc)
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To undergo biological evolution, as in the development of new species or new traits within a species.
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To develop a characteristic through the process of evolution.
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To undergo change and development, as the structures of the universe.
Other Word Forms
- evolvable adjective
- evolvement noun
- evolver noun
- nonevolving adjective
- self-evolved adjective
- self-evolving adjective
- unevolved adjective
Etymology
Origin of evolve
First recorded in 1635–45; from Latin ēvolvere “to unroll, open, unfold,” equivalent to ē- e- 1 + volvere “to roll, turn”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It's 30 years since a little game called Pocket Monsters launched in Japan - marking the start of a phenomenon that would evolve into a behemoth.
From BBC
An Ofcom spokesperson said it was "tracking how AI is evolving, the risks that may emerge, and what actions may be needed to address them".
From BBC
They eventually diverged, with anatomically modern humans evolving in Africa, and Neanderthals migrating across Eurasia.
From Barron's
Management now seems to be acknowledging that it needs to make changes in a rapidly evolving landscape.
From MarketWatch
Rocket Lab “is in a high-growth and evolving sector, and this could present opportunities for us to get constructive again,” KeyBanc analyst Michael Leshock said in a note to investors last month.
From MarketWatch
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