Definition of evolve
intransitive verb
:to undergo evolutionary change
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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 of evolve from the Web
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As the game evolved, Lantz shot straight there, too — regardless of zip code.
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The company has evolved over the years to focusing just on high-performance wireless earbuds, Zipbuds CEO Robin DeFay said.
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However, the cup of coffee has evolved over the past few decades in the United States, becoming an all-day treat that social lives are geared around.
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And while tennis remains the focus, the tournament is evolving into a what Worcester calls a festival.
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The threats that beset the world’s technological infrastructure, to say nothing of our mutual humanity, are dire, diffuse, immense in scope, and rapidly evolving.
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Perhaps the biggest driver of this political divide has been evolving standards for what is considered acceptable speech in an industry still grappling, sometimes awkwardly, with rampant online harassment.
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The manifesto design that goes on our bags is a collection of statements that are ever-evolving and intended to spark conversation that is relevant at the time.
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The Greatest Raw Bars in Town Over the past several years, Charleston has evolved into a top-notch raw-bar town, thanks in part to The Ordinary, a high-ceilinged spot in a former bank from chef Mike Lata.
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Origin and Etymology of evolve
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Word Root of evolve
The Latin word volvere, meaning “to roll” or “to turn around,” gives us the root volv. Words from the Latin volvere have something to do with turning. To revolve is to turn in circles or travel on a circular path. To evolve, or grow or develop out of something else, is to unroll from a source. To involve, or include, is to roll someone into a situation.
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of evolve
intransitive verb
:to develop by or as if by evolution :undergo evolutionary change
- an evolving theory of mental functioning
- —S. A. Green
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