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evolve

[ih-volv]

verb (used with object)

evolved, evolving 
  1. to develop gradually.

    to evolve a scheme.

  2. to give off or emit, as odors or vapors.



verb (used without object)

evolved, evolving 
  1. to come forth gradually into being; develop; undergo evolution.

    The whole idea evolved from a casual remark.

  2. to gradually change one's opinions or beliefs.

    candidates who are still evolving on the issue;

    an evolved feminist mom.

  3. 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

  1. to develop or cause to develop gradually

  2. (intr) (of animal or plant species) to undergo evolution

  3. (tr) to yield, emit, or give off (heat, gas, vapour, etc)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

evolve

  1. To undergo biological evolution, as in the development of new species or new traits within a species.

  2. To develop a characteristic through the process of evolution.

  3. To undergo change and development, as the structures of the universe.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • evolvable adjective
  • evolvement noun
  • evolver noun
  • nonevolving adjective
  • self-evolved adjective
  • self-evolving adjective
  • unevolved adjective
  • ˈDZ adjective
  • ˈDZ noun
  • ˈDZ𳾱Գ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of evolve1

First recorded in 1635–45; from Latin ŧDZ “to unroll, open, unfold,” equivalent to ŧ- e- 1 + volvere “to roll, turn”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of evolve1

C17: from Latin ŧDZ to unfold, from volvere to roll
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But here's the thing: Invasive species don't stop evolving themselves.

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They were each interrogated up to 10 times by the Ukrainian state security service, during which time some of their stories evolved.

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Father's Day gifting is evolving: while 58% of consumers still buy greeting cards, many are opting for more meaningful presents.

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The festival has been slowly evolving a system of outdoor amplification, and it captures excellent audio on streams of the Libbey Bowl concerts.

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“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.

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