Evolve — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /i-ˈvälv/

Meaning & Definition of Evolve

Evolve (verb)

  1. emit
  2. derive, educe
  3. to produce by natural evolutionary processes

Evolve (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to gradually become clearer or more detailed

    "as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose"

    similar: develop, elaborate, unfold
    related: advance, fare, forge, get along, get on, march, proceed, progress, blossom, grow, mature, ripen, materialize, emerge, play out

  2. to throw or give off

    "baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide"

    similar: cast, discharge, emanate, emit, exhale, expel, expire (archaic), give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent
    related: eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt
    near: absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Evolve

The most common words with a similar meaning to Evolve:

Archaic: expire
develop, elaborate, unfold, cast, discharge, emanate, emit, exhale, expel, give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent

Related Words for Evolve

advance, fare, forge, get along, get on, march, proceed, progress, blossom, grow, mature, ripen, materialize, emerge, play out, eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray

Near Antonyms of Evolve

absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Word Forms of Evolve

Inflections: evolved, evolving

Derived words: evolvable (adjective), evolvement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Evolve

borrowed from Latin ēvolvere "to roll out or away, unwind, unroll, narrate (a series of events)," from ē-, variant of ex- ex-:1 before voiced consonants + volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round" wallow:1

First known use: 1772t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Evolve

Frequently Asked Questions about Evolve

What does "Evolve" mean?

"Evolve" means emit. As a verb, it is defined as: emit. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Evolve"?

Other words for "Evolve" include develop, elaborate, unfold, cast, discharge, emanate, emit and exhale. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Evolve" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Evolve"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Evolve". Common alternatives include develop, elaborate, unfold, cast, discharge, emanate, emit, exhale, expel and expire.

How do you use "Evolve" in a sentence?

Examples of "Evolve" in a sentence: "as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose"; "baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide".

Is "Evolve" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Evolve" is a verb.

Is "Evolve" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Evolve" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Evolve"?

"Evolve" is pronounced /i-ˈvälv/.

What is the origin of the word "Evolve"?

"Evolve" comes from borrowed from Latin ēvolvere "to roll out or away, unwind, unroll, narrate (a series of events)," from ē-, variant of ex- ex-:1 before voiced consonants + volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round" wallow:1. First known use: 1772t.