evolve
verb
\ i-ˈvälv
, -ˈvȯlv, ē- also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv\
, -ˈvȯlv, ē- also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv\
evolved;
evolving
Definition of evolve
1
: emit
: to undergo evolutionary change
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Other Words from evolve
evolvable
\ i-ˈväl-və-bəl
, -ˈvȯl- , ē- also -ˈvä-və- or -ˈvȯ-və- \
adjective
, -ˈvȯl- , ē- also -ˈvä-və- or -ˈvȯ-və- \
adjective
evolvement
\ i-ˈvälv-mənt
, -ˈvȯlv- , ē- also -ˈväv- or -ˈvȯv- \
noun
, -ˈvȯlv- , ē- also -ˈväv- or -ˈvȯv- \
noun
Examples of evolve in a Sentence
Her company has evolved from a hobby into a thriving business.
Some flowers have evolved remarkable means of insect pollination.
Recent Examples on the Web
As engineers work to make energy systems more efficient and affordable, some are finding inspiration in nature. Organisms and natural systems have had some 3.8 billion years to evolve. — Shweta Narayan, Smithsonian, "How Engineers of New Energy Technology Are Taking Cues From Nature," 31 Aug. 2019 Star Joaquin Phoenix, who is garnering Oscar buzz for his performance, said his character was constantly evolving throughout the shoot. — Washington Post, "Phillips, Phoenix discuss violence and identity in ‘Joker’," 31 Aug. 2019 Players have to make sure this ancient ancestor thrives in the wild and evolves. — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, "Review: ‘Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey’ brings a different past to life," 30 Aug. 2019 After animals became more complex, plant eating likely evolved separately several times, Wiens says. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "The world’s first animal was probably a carnivore," 30 Aug. 2019 Emil was a true gentleman with a heart of gold and evolved spirit. — courant.com, "Emil F. Nace," 30 Aug. 2019 As the nation came to terms with its evolving role in the wake of breakneck industrialization and two world wars, Wright’s buildings soon became a distinct, comprehensive visual language. — William To, azcentral, "Love in the time of loss: ‘Shining Brow’ and the life of Frank Lloyd Wright," 30 Aug. 2019 Just as my relationships with my friends, my family, and my husband have evolved over the years, this one has to as well. — Javacia Harris Bowser, al, "Opinion: How to love food and make it love you back," 29 Aug. 2019 Antjuan was interested in becoming a special ed teacher, but his plans have evolved. — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, "MSU player's dad lived secret life as drug dealer. Now he cheers for son from prison," 29 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'evolve.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for evolve
evolve
verb
English Language Learners Definition of evolve
: to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state : to develop by a process of evolution
See the full definition for evolve in the English Language Learners Dictionary
evolve
verb
\ i-ˈvälv
\
\
evolved;
evolving
Kids Definition of evolve
: to change or develop gradually
evolve
verb
\ i-ˈvälv, -ˈvȯlv
\
\
evolved;
evolving
Medical Definition of evolve
: to produce by natural evolutionary processes
: to develop by or as if by evolution : undergo evolutionary change
an evolving theory of mental functioning— S. A. Green
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