evolve
/ɪˈvɑːlv/
Develop, progress
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form over a period of time.
"Life on Earth has evolved over billions of years."
- 2.
To develop something gradually, especially into a more complex or improved form.
"Companies must constantly evolve their products to stay competitive."
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Human society has continued to evolve over centuries, adapting to new challenges and technologies.
Human society has continued to evolve over centuries, adapting to new challenges and technologies.
The team needs to evolve its strategy if they want to win the championship.
The team needs to evolve its strategy if they want to win the championship.
Their business model has evolved significantly since they first started.
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Frequently asked about evolve
How do you pronounce evolve?
evolve is pronounced [/ɪˈvɑːlv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does evolve mean?
evolve means "Develop, progress". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is evolve?
evolve is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Human society has continued to evolve over centuries, adapting to new challenges and technologies." — used to mean "Develop, progress".
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