evolve

verb

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\ i-ˈvälv

, -ˈvȯlv, ē- also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv \

evolved; evolving

Definition of evolve

transitive verb

1 : emit

2a : derive, educe

b : to produce by natural evolutionary processes

c : develop, work out evolve social, political, and literary philosophies— L. W. Doob

intransitive verb

: to undergo evolutionary change

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Other Words from evolve

evolvable \ i-ˈväl-və-bəl

, -ˈvȯl- , ē- also -ˈvä-və- or -ˈvȯ-və- \ adjective

evolvement \ i-ˈvälv-mənt

, -ˈvȯlv- , ē- also -ˈväv- or -ˈvȯv- \ noun

Examples of evolve in a Sentence

Her company has evolved from a hobby into a thriving business. Some flowers have evolved remarkable means of insect pollination.

Recent Examples on the Web The aesthetics of eyebrows evolve through beauty history and — more often than not — soon get recycled back into the mainstream. — Daisy Maldonado, Allure, 15 May 2022 The exact strategy the FCC will take against smishing will likely evolve, but expect a more concerted effort by both the government and wireless carriers. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2022 In some people, long COVID could evolve from a viral problem into an autoimmune one, making early intervention essential. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 May 2022 Unlike the Justice League series, which typically had little space for personal developments, the Titans could evolve more freely. — New York Times, 8 May 2022 How did that character evolve throughout the process? — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2022 Her relationships with Jeremiah and her longtime crush Conrad evolve when Belly arrives looking older — and prettier. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 These tools are sure to evolve over time, too, as more people use VR. — Rachel Metz, CNN, 5 May 2022 The finance industry must evolve its approach to managing risk and detecting fraud because restricting access to those with little or no credit history is not the answer. — Ronan Burke, Forbes, 4 May 2022 See More

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