CEFR B2

evolve

verb

Meaning

To develop or change gradually, often into a more complex or better form, especially through a natural process.

Examples

The company had to evolve quickly to keep up with market changes.
Scientists believe that life on Earth evolved from simple single-celled organisms.

Synonyms: develop, progress, advance, unfold

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evolve (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɒlv/

Definition

To develop or change gradually, often into a more complex or better form, especially through a natural process.

Examples

The company had to evolve quickly to keep up with market changes.
Scientists believe that life on Earth evolved from simple single-celled organisms.
Fashion trends evolve constantly, with new styles emerging each season.

How to Use evolve

evolve into (prepositional phrase): To develop or change into something else. — "The small startup eventually evolved into a multinational corporation."
evolve from (prepositional phrase): To develop or originate from something else. — "The modern computer evolved from early calculating machines."
evolve over time (collocation): To change or develop gradually across a period. — "Ideas and societies evolve over time."

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