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to evolve

to evolve

591 4.0
To change or develop slowly over time, often becoming more advanced
  • verb
  • /ɪˈvɑlv/
translation icon : evolucionar
  • So we become stronger, so we evolve as a species.
  • evolve over time
  • continue to evolve
  • constantly evolving

I've seen the world of service dogs evolve and change a lot.

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Examples

  • The study of human behavior continues to evolve as psychologists uncover more about the mind.

  • The concept in education has evolved in accordance with these three schools of thought.

    Academic text (2011)
  • You may have to let it evolve as your needs and interests grow.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • I like how wine continues to evolve.

  • I believe in people changing, evolving, growing, learning.

  • Our understanding has evolved beyond that.

  • We will continue to keep you informed as this story continues to evolve.

  • This is how we evolved over millions of years.

  • We have noted that students' precollege educational goals vary and often evolve during college.

    Academic text (2011)
  • How can school libraries and teacher-librarians become more central in the evolving teaching and learning process?

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

to grow
vsto evolve
1.0

Become gradually a certain way, for example feeling or weather

highlights gradual development toward greater complexity rather than simple change
to develop
vsto evolve
905 1.6

To grow or change slowly to become more mature

emphasizes gradual change that increases complexity or advancement
to blossom into
vsto evolve
10 3.8

Gradually grow into a better or more mature form

focuses more on becoming complex and advanced than only improving

How Advanced

to transform
523 3.4
to mature
91 3.5
to evolve
591 4.0
to develop
905 1.6
progress
2.5

Surface Forms

evolve infinitive
evolved past
evolved past participle
evolving present participle
evolves third person singular

Etymology

Evolve comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and volvere 'to roll', the same root you see in revolve. Think of a flower or idea slowly 'unrolling'—that's why evolve means to change or develop little by little.