evolve
Translation
to evolve, to develop, to change gradually
Examples
Humans evolved from earlier species.
Humans evolved from earlier species.
The company has evolved over the years.
The company has evolved over the years.
Her ideas evolved from a simple concept.
Her ideas evolved from a simple concept.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) ((into sth.)) to develop from (sth.) into (sth.) The company evolved from a small shop into a large corporation.
(intransitive) to develop gradually Her style has evolved over the last few years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: develop, progress, advance; Antonyms: stagnate, regress
Etymology
From Latin 'evolvere' (to unroll, unfold), from 'e-' (out) + 'volvere' (to roll).
Memory Tips
Picture a scroll ('volve') being unrolled ('e-') to reveal a story over time, just like evolution.