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evolve

verb

i-ˈvälv How to pronounce evolve (audio)
-ˈvȯlv,
ē-,
 also  -ˈväv,
 or  -ˈvȯv
evolved; evolving

transitive verb

1
: emit
2
a
b
: to produce by natural evolutionary processes
c
: develop, work out
evolve social, political, and literary philosophies L. W. Doob

intransitive verb

: to undergo evolutionary change
evolvable
i-ˈväl-və-bəl How to pronounce evolve (audio)
-ˈvȯl-
ē-
 also  -ˈvä-və-
 or  -ˈvȯ-və-
adjective
evolvement
i-ˈvälv-mənt How to pronounce evolve (audio)
-ˈvȯlv-
ē-
 also  -ˈväv-
 or  -ˈvȯv-
noun

Example Sentences

Her company has evolved from a hobby into a thriving business. Some flowers have evolved remarkable means of insect pollination.
Recent Examples on the Web As Hardin and Tessa's relationship continues to evolve, Tiffin enjoyed getting to explore new layers of both characters in this film. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The company’s business model continues to evolve to include services aimed at various tax credit programs beyond those sparked by a global health crisis. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 But Richards also warns that Korean pop culture will need to evolve if its success is to have a long-term future. Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Aug. 2022 The African safari continues to evolve, branching out to appeal to a broader variety of travelers. Jen Murphy, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 The culture of healthcare will need to move beyond a closed approach, and the habits of using data to properly and effectively deliver their services will need to evolve. Joe Gagnon, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines largely spur antibodies to protect us, but T cell immunity may hold its own even as the virus continues to evolve. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The humble straw that became a flashpoint in the broader battle over environmentalism continues to evolve. Elliot Lewis, NBC News, 30 July 2022 In 2030, that number will only rise as our society continues to evolve. Shirin Etessam, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin ēvolvere "to roll out or away, unwind, unroll, narrate (a series of events)," from ē-, variant of ex- ex- entry 1 before voiced consonants + volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round" — more at wallow entry 1

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of evolve was in 1772

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