evolve — to develop gradually over time; to change from a simple to a more complex form
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to develop gradually over time; to change from a simple to a more complex form
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈvɑːlv/
Korean meaning: 점진적으로 발달하다, 진화하다, 발전하다
Korean pronunciation: 이-볼브 (강세: 볼브)
Example Sentences
- My taste in music evolved from K-pop to classical... just kidding, it's still all BTS!
- Humans evolved opposable thumbs, but we mainly use them to scroll through social media.
- Darwin's theory explains how species evolve through natural selection.
evolve
VERB//ɪˈvɑːlv//
to develop gradually over time; to change from a simple to a more complex form
Gradually developing over time
As galaxies revolve, mysteries resolve!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'evolvere,' combining 'ex-' (out) and 'volvere' (to roll or turn). The word originally meant 'to unroll' and evolved to mean 'to develop gradually.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Languages evolve gradually over centuries.”
“The small startup evolved into a global corporation.”
“Birds evolved from dinosaurs millions of years ago.”
“Species evolve to adapt to their environment.”
“Our teaching methods continuously evolve.”
📝Examples
“My taste in music evolved from K-pop to classical... just kidding, it's still all BTS!”
“Humans evolved opposable thumbs, but we mainly use them to scroll through social media.”
“Darwin's theory explains how species evolve through natural selection.”
“The company's marketing strategy needs to evolve with changing consumer preferences.”
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