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- \i-ˈvälv, -ˈvȯlv, ē- also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv\
- /ɪˈvɒlv/
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- \i-ˈvälv, -ˈvȯlv, ē- also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv\
Definitions of evolve word
- noun evolve Develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form. 1
- verb evolve When animals or plants evolve, they gradually change and develop into different forms. 0
- verb evolve If something evolves or you evolve it, it gradually develops over a period of time into something different and usually more advanced. 0
- verb evolve to develop or cause to develop gradually 0
- verb evolve (of animal or plant species) to undergo evolution 0
- verb evolve to yield, emit, or give off (heat, gas, vapour, etc) 0
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Parts of speech for Evolve
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evolve popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
evolve usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for evolve
verb evolve
- change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
- progress — a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
Antonyms for evolve
verb evolve
- regress — to move backward; go back.
- leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
- lessen — to become less.
- stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
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