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evolves

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //iˈvɑɫvz// UK //ɪvˈɒlvz// evolves

v. to change and develop slowly over time into a better or more complex form.

v. to undergo gradual development or change from a simple to a more complex state. Often describes biological adaptation or the progression of ideas and systems.


SIMPLE

The small startup evolves into a global company.

CONTEXTUAL

As the market changes, the software evolves to include new features that users find helpful.

COMPLEX

The theory of natural selection explains how a species evolves over many generations to better suit its environment, ensuring the survival of the most adaptable individuals.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is intransitive when describing a natural process of change, but can be transitive when something is being developed by an external force.

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