evolve
Pronunciation: [ɪˈvɑlv]
Word
Context: “change over time”
(verb) to change and develop gradually, like how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. It means getting better or different as time goes on.
Example
Over the years, the company has evolved into a leader in technology.
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The idea did not evolve at all; it remained the same for many years.
Example
How has her style evolved since she started painting?
Context: “biological development”
(verb) to develop through natural changes, like how animals and plants have changed over millions of years. This is about how living things adapt to their surroundings.
Example
Humans evolved from earlier species over a long time.
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The creatures didn’t evolve quickly; they stayed the same for a long time.
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What did scientists discover about how the species evolved?
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