evolve
//ɪˈvɒlv//
Verb
evolveInfinitive
evolvePresent tense
evolvedPast tense
evolvedPast participle
evolvingPresent participle
evolvesThird-person singular
1
to develop gradually over time, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Language evolves over time as people create new words and expressions.
2
(biology) to undergo biological evolution through natural selection and genetic variation
Birds evolved from dinosaurs millions of years ago.
3
to cause something to develop or change gradually
The company evolved a new strategy to improve customer satisfaction.