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Evolve
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Evolve
/ɪˈvɒlv/
To gradually develop or change into a different form or state.
Synonyms:
develop
progress
advance
transform
grow
Antonyms:
regress
deteriorate
degenerate
stagnate
Examples:
Over time, languages
evolve
and change.
His skills
evolved
through practice and dedication.
Etymology:
From Latin
evolvere
meaning
to unroll, open, unfold
derived from
ex-
meaning
out
and
volvere
meaning
to roll
.
Usage Statistics:
28 mentions per 1 million words
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