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

Wharton professor Serguei Netessine explains how corporate venturing is evolving beyond traditional investment models. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 July 2026

With the help of the game’s best infield coach, Arraez has evolved into the most complete version of himself. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

There’s no evidence the parasite has evolved to become more infectious, said Dianna Blau, the CDC’s acting parasitic diseases branch chief. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026