evolve

intransitive-verb
UK: /ɪˈvɒlv/
US: /ɪˈvɑːlv/

  1. To develop or change gradually over time.

    1. Technology continues to evolve rapidly.
    2. The small school evolve into a large university over the past decade.

  2. To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

    1. The company needs to evolve to stay competitive.
    2. Life on Earth continues to evolve into increasingly complex forms.

  3. To come forth or open; to unfold or expand.

    1. The plan will evolve as we gather more information.
    2. From these ideas will evolve a new strategy for marketing.

Synonyms

develop grow change advance progress transform mature unfold
evolve transitive-verb

  1. To develop or achieve gradually.

    1. The band evolved a new sound.
    2. Scientists evolve new treatments for diseases every year.

  2. To cause to develop or unfold gradually.

    1. The company evolved its business strategy.
    2. The teacher evolved a creative lesson plan that excited the students.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "evolve" in English means: To develop or change gradually over time., To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form., To come forth or open; to unfold or expand..

The phonetic transcription of "evolve" is /ɪˈvɒlv/ in British English and /ɪˈvɑːlv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "evolve": develop, grow, change, advance, progress, transform, mature, unfold.

Example usage of "evolve": "Technology continues to evolve rapidly.". More examples on the page.