Meaning & use
evolve
To develop gradually over time, especially through a natural process of change.
See it in a sentence
The company's product evolved from a simple app into a full software platform.
Species evolve over many generations as they adapt to their environment.
A note on using this word
In biology 'evolve' has a precise sense tied to genetic change across generations; in everyday use it simply means gradual change or growth.
Words with a similar meaning
developprogress
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Words with an opposite meaning
stagnate
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