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Word: Evolve
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century (in the general sense ‘make more complex, develop’): from Latin evolvere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out of’ + volvere ‘to roll’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈvɒlv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
develop gradually
Short Definition:develop gradually
Examples:- the company has evolved into a major chemical manufacturer
- the Gothic style evolved from the Romanesque
- each school must evolve its own way of working
Definition:
give off (gas or heat)
Short Definition:give off
Examples:- the energy evolved during this chemical change is transferred to water
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