evolve

//ɪˈvɒlv//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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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.