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/
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
Smartphones have evolved rapidly over the past twenty years.
The company evolved from a small startup into a global business.
The engineers evolved their design, solved the problem, and resolved every remaining issue.
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🎤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.'
Breakdown
ex- (out) + volv (roll, turn) + -e (verb infinitive) = evolve
🎵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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