Synonyms of evolve

evolve

verb

i-ˈvälv 

1

as in to unfold

to gradually become clearer or more detailed

as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unfold
• grow
• develop
• progress
• proceed
• elaborate
• emerge
• mature
• get on
• get along
• march
• forge
• fare
• blossom
• advance
• ripen
• materialize
• play out

2

as in to radiate

to throw or give off

baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiate
• cast
• release
• emit
• emanate
• eliminate
• send (out)
• expel
• issue
• shoot
• exhale
• throw out
• irradiate
• pour
• expire
• give out
• discharge
• vent
• erupt
• excrete
• exude
• evacuate
• ooze
• secrete
• eject
• spray
• spew
• spurt
• gush
• jet
• squirt
• spout
• outpour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• take up
• absorb
• inhale
• soak (up)
• suck (up)
• sponge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evolve

Organizers say the event has grown significantly since its beginnings more than a decade ago, evolving from a community gathering into one of Veterans Place's flagship fundraising events. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

An unusual home break-in involving a bear has evolved into an ongoing threat in one Asheville neighborhood, as the predator continues trying to get into houses, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026

Each virtual cube contained a list of numbers called a vector with its memory and a guess about object category, both of which can evolve over time. — Matthew Hutson, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2026

Building codes for tall buildings have evolved in the past quarter century, and today’s skyscrapers incorporate many advancements that make new buildings safer. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026