Evolve Definition

ĭ-vŏlv
evolved, evolves, evolving
verb
evolved, evolves, evolving
To develop gradually.
To evolve a comprehensive plan.
Webster's New World
To work (something) out; devise.
American Heritage
To set free or give off (gas, heat, etc.)
Webster's New World
To develop gradually by a process of growth and change.
Webster's New World
To produce by evolution.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Evolve

  • From Latin ēvolvere, present active infinitive of ēvolvō (“unroll, unfold”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + volvō (“roll”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin ēvolvere to unroll ē-, ex- ex- volvere to roll wel-2 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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