evolve Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb work out
    germinate; develop.
    • We have developed a new theory of evolution
  2. verb undergo development or evolution
    • Modern man evolved a long time ago
  3. verb gain through experience
    acquire; develop.
    • I acquired a strong aversion to television
    • Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
    • Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position
    • develop a passion for painting

WordNet

E*volve" transitive verb
Etymology
L. evolvere, evolutum; e out + volvere to roll. See Voluble.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Evolved ; present participle & verbal noun Evolving
Definitions
  1. To unfold or unroll; to open and expand; to disentangle and exhibit clearly and satisfactorily; to develop; to derive; to educe.
    The animal soul sooner evolves itself to its full orb and extent than the human soul. Sir. M. Hale.
    The principles which art involves, science alone evolves. Whewell.
    Not by any power evolved from man's own resources, but by a power which descended from above. J. C. Shairp.
  2. To throw out; to emit; as, to evolve odors.
E*volve" intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To become open, disclosed, or developed; to pass through a process of evolution. Prior.

Webster 1913