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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

/ ĭ-ŏ /

  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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Derived Forms

  • ˈDZ, adjective
  • ˈDZ, noun
  • ˈDZ𳾱Գ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·DZa· adjective
  • ·DZmԳ noun
  • ·DZİ noun
  • ԴDze·DZiԲ adjective
  • -·DZ adjective
  • -·DZiԲ adjective
  • ܲe·DZ adjective
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yvlog 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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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of evolve1

C17: from Latin ŧDZ to unfold, from volvere to roll
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"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," it said in a statement.

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As those tools become more advanced, it is increasingly obvious how well they reflect the enduring relevance of Nozick's thought experiment, and are revealing of our evolving relationship with the concept of reality.

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I was always working with great actors and then, it's just how my career has evolved and continued forward.

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It was all reflective of the long road May had traveled to get back to this stage, and the adversity-hardened mindset he was forced to evolve along the way.

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Givens also evolved as a content creator and personality through the launch of his podcast, “Waterproof Records,” where he discusses seminal albums and interviews famous musicians.

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