evolves (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: ɪˈvɒlvz

Definition

Develops gradually from a simple to a more complex or advanced form.

Examples

• The company evolves its business model every few years to stay competitive in the market.

• As the software evolves, it gains new features while removing outdated code.

• Her artistic style evolves significantly with every exhibition she hosts.

How to Use evolves

evolve into (prepositional phrase)

to change into a different, usually more complex, state — "The small startup eventually evolved into a global corporation."

evolve from (prepositional phrase)

to have developed from a previous, simpler origin — "Modern birds are believed to have evolved from small dinosaurs."

Synonyms of evolves

Words with a similar meaning to evolves:

• change
• grow
• develop
• progress
• metamorphose

Antonyms of evolves

Words with the opposite meaning to evolves:

• stagnate
• regress

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