Advertisement
Advertisement
evolve
[ih-volv]
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
to evolve a scheme.
to give off or emit, as odors or vapors.
verb (used without object)
to come forth gradually into being; develop; undergo evolution.
The whole idea evolved from a casual remark.
to gradually change one's opinions or beliefs.
candidates who are still evolving on the issue;
an evolved feminist mom.
Biology.to develop by a process of evolution to a different adaptive state or condition.
The human species evolved from an ancestor that was probably arboreal.
evolve
/ ɪˈɒ /
verb
to develop or cause to develop gradually
(intr) (of animal or plant species) to undergo evolution
(tr) to yield, emit, or give off (heat, gas, vapour, etc)
evolve
To undergo biological evolution, as in the development of new species or new traits within a species.
To develop a characteristic through the process of evolution.
To undergo change and development, as the structures of the universe.
Other 51Թ Forms
- evolvable adjective
- evolvement noun
- evolver noun
- nonevolving adjective
- self-evolved adjective
- self-evolving adjective
- unevolved adjective
- ˈDZ adjective
- ˈDZ noun
- ˈDZԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of evolve1
Example Sentences
But here's the thing: Invasive species don't stop evolving themselves.
They were each interrogated up to 10 times by the Ukrainian state security service, during which time some of their stories evolved.
Father's Day gifting is evolving: while 58% of consumers still buy greeting cards, many are opting for more meaningful presents.
The festival has been slowly evolving a system of outdoor amplification, and it captures excellent audio on streams of the Libbey Bowl concerts.
“Country music has evolved in a major way over the past decade, with traditional country experiencing a massive resurgence, growing in popularity and volume,” Recording Academy Chief Executive Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse