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e·volve
 evolve
- pronunciation:
- ih
valv
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
evolved, evolves, evolving |
| definition 1: |
to develop gradually; come into being.
The plans evolved after weeks of discussion.- synonyms:
- develop, grow
- similar words:
- arise, result
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| definition 2: |
to develop, change, or improve by steps.
Some scientists believe that birds evolved from dinosaurs.- synonyms:
- mature
- similar words:
- advance, change, grow, improve, progress, ripen
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| related words: |
become, originate |
| derivations: |
evolvable (adj.), evolvement (n.), evolver (n.) |
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