to evolve

  • 31evolve — [ɪˈvɒlv] verb 1) [I] to gradually change and develop over a period of time Computer software will continue to evolve in response to users needs.[/ex] a debate as to whether birds evolved from dinosaurs[/ex] 2) [T] to develop something gradually… …

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  • 32evolve — e•volve [[t]ɪˈvɒlv[/t]] v. e•volved, e•volv•ing 1) to develop gradually: to evolve a scheme[/ex] 2) to give off or emit, as odors or vapors 3) develop: The whole idea evolved from a casual remark[/ex] 4) bio evo (of a species or population) to… …

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  • 33evolve — verb a) To move in regular procession through a system. You will remove the pig, place it in the car, and drive it to my house in Wiltshire. That is the plan I have evolved. b) To develop. See Also: evolute, evolution …

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  • 34evolve — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. develop, result, unfold, emerge; see develop 3 , 4 , grow 2 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. develop, progress, transform, grow, mutate, metamorphose, *reinvent oneself, advance, emerge, adapt. III (Roget s Thesaurus II)… …

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  • 35evolve — e·volve || ɪ vÉ’lv v. develop, gradually change or mature over time; be developed, be changed …

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  • 36evolve — verb 1》 develop gradually. 2》 (of an organism or biological feature) develop over successive generations by evolution. 3》 Chemistry give off (gas or heat). Derivatives evolvable adjective evolvement noun Origin C17 (in the sense make more complex …

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  • 37evolve — v. a. Unroll, unfold, expand, open, develop …

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  • 38evolve — verb our little tea party evolved into an all night bash Syn: develop, progress, advance; mature, grow, expand, spread; alter, change, transform, adapt, metamorphose; humorous transmogrify …

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  • 39evolve — v develop, grow, become, become more complex or sophisticated; grow out of, turn into, derive from, result, emerge; progress, go forward, increase, expand, snowball; produce, construct, formulate, build up; unroll, unfold, uncoil, open …

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  • 40evolve — verb Syn: develop, progress, advance, grow, expand, spread …

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