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evolve (ē välv′, -vôlv′; i-)

transitive verb evolved evolved′, evolving evolv′·ing

  1. to develop by gradual changes; unfold
  2. to set free or give off (gas, heat, etc.)
  3. to produce or change by evolution

Etymology: L evolvere, to roll out or forth < e-, out + volvere, to roll: see walk

intransitive verb

  1. to develop gradually by a process of growth and change
  2. ☆ to become disclosed; unfold

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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