evolve
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
has evolved
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present perfectof evolve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Muthaiga Country Club in Nairobi, opened in 1913 for the British elite, has evolved into an exclusive club for top government officials, wealthy businesspeople and successful professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
The study focused on the intestinal microbiome, the vast community of bacteria that has evolved alongside humans and helps with digestion, immune function, and other essential processes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
I think most Americans understand what the Eighth Amendment means, and that understanding has evolved over time.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Digger” has evolved over nine years, Iñárritu said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Not so: the Indo-European word ers, which later became “earth,” has evolved only one animal that I can find mentioned, and it is the aardvark.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
