evolves; evolved; evolving
: to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state : to develop by a process of evolution
Some believe that birds evolved from dinosaurs. = Some believe that dinosaurs evolved into birds.
Her company has evolved from a hobby into a thriving business.
Some flowers have evolved remarkable means of insect pollination.
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/evolve. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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