evolve
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
have evolved
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present perfectof evolve.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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“However, market conditions have evolved quickly and have been challenging to forecast effectively.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The methods I use have evolved since, from machine learning to deep learning to what we have today.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
As Angelenos have evolved, so have our ideas about the Bowl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Duan believes these hairs may have evolved as an early warning system that alerts mammals when insects or parasites come into contact with sensitive areas of the body.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Thus the present smooth and uniform state of the universe could have evolved from many different non-uniform initial states.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
