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Definition evolve in British English

evolve verb

verb
/ɪˈvɒlv/
1

when a type of plant or animal evolves, its physical form changes over a long period of time

Example

These unique plants evolved undisturbed for millions of years.

Example

a debate as to whether birds evolved from dinosaurs

Example

Slowly, these tiny organisms evolved into multicelled creatures.

Synonyms and related words
Darwinian Darwinism evolution
Example

Flowers have evolved markings that attract bees.

Synonyms and related words
Darwinian Darwinism evolution
2

to gradually change and develop over a period of time

Example

Computer software will continue to evolve in response to users' needs.

Example

They're hoping the trade talks might evolve into a political dialogue.

Example

The research project evolved from a concept first proposed in 1995.

Synonyms and related words
transition change turn into
2.1

to develop something gradually

Example

how teachers can evolve new ways of working

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
Definition evolve in British English