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

As the technology evolved, the quality of the stream increased, and the audience continued to grow. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Having evolved into a struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict is now threatening another key oil-shipping route. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026

Understanding how human language evolved is one of the hardest problems in science to unpick, since writing is a relatively recent innovation. — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026

Their relationship evolved in the years that followed, as Ashley and TJ built a life together. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026