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.
The small startup evolves into a global company.
As the market changes, the software evolves to include new features that users find helpful.
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.
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.