evolve

verb

\ 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

And Fontenot has evolved to LSU’s go-to closer at times in 2019, providing stability when Peterson had his own struggles. — Brody Miller, nola.com, "LSU turns to its three-closer bullpen down the stretch, maybe its deepest in years," 7 June 2019 This emerging critical mass of stylish eateries will serve an evolving demographic of discriminating diners made up of locals, tourists and the elusive San Diego resident willing to cross the bridge for a meal. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Why Coronado is San Diego County’s next A-list dining destination," 6 June 2019 Denver Post Superintendents: Colorado schools must evolve to prepare students for a changing economy. — Nic Garcia, The Denver Post, "The Spot: What the heck does “local control” even mean?," 6 June 2019 He’s evolved into arguably the game’s most dominant—and most skilled—big men. — Nathaniel Friedman, GQ, "Boogie Cousins Heads for the Bay," 3 July 2018 Proper cargo pants slowly evolved from a baggy combat staple to a ’70s protest garment, to a grunge rebel’s garb in the ’90s, to a pop-princess essential by that decade’s end (see:... — Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, "Cargo Pants: The Most Hotly Contested Trend for Women," 14 May 2019 The Perfect Room evolved from design boot camps Kathryn hosted during the recession, helping people hone their sense of style. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "You Can Now Get Designers' Most Iconic Looks in Your Own Home," 14 Mar. 2019 Definitely expect a lot of music, and just something totally evolved from Free Form. — Alexa Eschert, Teen Vogue, "Dizzy Fae Opens Up About a Year in the Spotlight," 29 Nov. 2018 Likewise, fossil spores suggest multicellular plants evolved from algae at least 470 million years ago. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "The momentous transition to multicellular life may not have been so hard after all," 28 June 2018

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