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
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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.'
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“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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