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evolve

 

[ ɪˈvɒlv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biology

Develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Synonyms

advance, develop, grow, progress

Examples of usage

  • Over time, organisms evolve to adapt to their environment.
  • The theory of evolution explains how species evolve over generations.
  • Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace.
Context #2 | Verb

general

Undergo gradual change.

Synonyms

change, develop, shift, transform

Examples of usage

  • Her ideas on politics have evolved over the years.
  • The company has evolved into a global corporation.
  • Society's attitude towards technology has evolved.

Translations

Translations of the word "evolve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evoluir

🇮🇳 विकसित होना

🇩🇪 entwickeln

🇮🇩 berkembang

🇺🇦 еволюціонувати

🇵🇱 ewoluować

🇯🇵 進化する (shinka suru)

🇫🇷 évoluer

🇪🇸 evolucionar

🇹🇷 evrim geçirmek

🇰🇷 진화하다 (jinhwahada)

🇸🇦 يتطور (yattatawwar)

🇨🇿 vyvíjet se

🇸🇰 vyvíjať sa

🇨🇳 进化 (jìnhuà)

🇸🇮 evoluirati

🇮🇸 þróast

🇰🇿 эволюциялану

🇬🇪 განვითარება (ganvitareba)

🇦🇿 inkişaf etmək

🇲🇽 evolucionar

Etymology

The word 'evolve' originates from the Latin word 'evolvere', meaning 'to unroll'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century with the biological sense of 'develop from pre-existing forms'. The concept of evolution has been a central theme in biology since Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection in the 19th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,097 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.