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evolve

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of evolve

1 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 of evolve

develop, elaborate, unfold

Words Related to evolve

advance, fare, forge, get along, get on, march, proceed, progress

blossom, grow, mature, ripen

emerge, play out

2 to throw or give off

Baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide.

Synonyms of evolve

cast, discharge, emanate, emit, exhale, expel, give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent

Words Related to evolve

eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete

eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms of evolve

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

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