Evolve

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɑːlv/

Evolve (verb)

  1. To slowly change or develop into a better or more complex form.
  2. To develop new traits in a species over many generations.
  3. To gradually develop or improve ideas or plans.

Examples

  • Technology continues to evolve rapidly.
  • Languages evolve as cultures interact.

Common collocations: evolve gradually, evolve rapidly, evolve from, evolve into, evolve an idea

Synonyms of Evolve

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Evolve

  • when discussing development or progress
  • when discussing growth or change