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evolve
[ih-volv]
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
to evolve a scheme.
to give off or emit, as odors or vapors.
verb (used without object)
to come forth gradually into being; develop; undergo evolution.
The whole idea evolved from a casual remark.
to gradually change one's opinions or beliefs.
candidates who are still evolving on the issue;
an evolved feminist mom.
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.
evolve
/ ɪˈvɒlv /
verb
to develop or cause to develop gradually
(intr) (of animal or plant species) to undergo evolution
(tr) to yield, emit, or give off (heat, gas, vapour, etc)
evolve
To undergo biological evolution, as in the development of new species or new traits within a species.
To develop a characteristic through the process of evolution.
To undergo change and development, as the structures of the universe.
Other Word Forms
- evolvable adjective
- evolver noun
- evolvement noun
- nonevolving adjective
- self-evolved adjective
- self-evolving adjective
- unevolved adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of evolve1
Example Sentences
The demonstrators have not issued a manifesto but what started with anger over public services has evolved into broader demands for political change.
Each of the festival’s three stages was curated to reflect Kristal’s evolving vision for his infamous patch of punk rock paradise.
Coogan believes Partridge's longevity is down to him having "evolved" into a more "three-dimensional" figure, capable of evoking "pathos".
It is usual for viruses to evolve as they spread between people over time.
What’s happening in Paradise and Santa Rosa provide continually evolving answers to weighty questions: When has a community recovered?
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