Evolve
verb
To slowly change or develop into a better, more complex, or more sophisticated state.
Over time, simple organisms can evolve into more complex ones.
Often appears as...
- evolve into
- evolve from
verb
In biology, for a species or characteristic to change over generations.
Birds may have evolved from dinosaurs.
Often appears as...
- species evolve
- evolved characteristics
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Academic
verb
To gradually change one's thoughts or ideas.
Her political beliefs have evolved over the years.
Often appears as...
- evolve beliefs
- evolve understanding
verb
To slowly change or develop into a better, more complex, or more sophisticated state.
Over time, simple organisms can evolve into more complex ones.
Often appears as...
- evolve into
- evolve from
verb
In biology, for a species or characteristic to change over generations.
Birds may have evolved from dinosaurs.
Often appears as...
- species evolve
- evolved characteristics
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To gradually change one's thoughts or ideas.
Her political beliefs have evolved over the years.
Often appears as...
- evolve beliefs
- evolve understanding
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Time Frame
Evolving suggests a gradual process, not an instantaneous change.
Smartphones evolved from basic mobile phones.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change
The word often implies improvement or advancements.
Transportation has evolved to be faster and more efficient.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical change.
Her art style has evolved over the years.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Frame
Evolving suggests a gradual process, not an instantaneous change.
Smartphones evolved from basic mobile phones.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change
The word often implies improvement or advancements.
Transportation has evolved to be faster and more efficient.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical change.
Her art style has evolved over the years.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Frame
Evolving suggests a gradual process, not an instantaneous change.
Smartphones evolved from basic mobile phones.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change
The word often implies improvement or advancements.
Transportation has evolved to be faster and more efficient.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical change.
Her art style has evolved over the years.
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Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
that mammals have evolved to make and maintain social bonds, and clearly to regulate emotions, to make ourselves feel better. It's not something specific to humans -- it's a really ancient behavior which really helps us regulate how we feel and makes us feel better. In other words, when it comes to laughter,
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Why is it so hard to...
some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields against whatever's attacking them by changing their gene expression. Malignant cancers are complex systems that constantly evolve and adapt. To defeat them, we need to find experimental systems that match their complexity,
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What happens to our...
using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition, but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying,
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History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
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Why do we itch? - Emma...
But is there actually an evolutionary purpose to the itch, or is it simply there to annoy us? The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it.
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Why do women have...
In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story. The other half reveals that pregnancy places a mother and her child at odds. As for all living creatures, the human body evolved to promote the spread of its genes.
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Jealousy Bites PIPE Brain...
possibility is that jealousy evolved in species that have multiple young competing for parental resources such as food care and affection being a little whiny can seriously improve your odds for survival whether you're born a baby or a puppy
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How I made the ultimate...
films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting bigger and bigger eventually any of like fortresses walking over the battlefield
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How does caffeine keep...
But it can also raise our blood pressure, and make us feel anxious. It's the world most widely used drug. So how does it keep us awake? Caffeine evolved in plants where it serves a few purposes.
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Yellow Crazy Ants Kill...
humans brought these ant invaders here and now humans are having to control them isolated communities may evolve for millions of years in relative peace but when
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Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
that mammals have evolved to make and maintain social bonds, and clearly to regulate emotions, to make ourselves feel better. It's not something specific to humans -- it's a really ancient behavior which really helps us regulate how we feel and makes us feel better. In other words, when it comes to laughter,
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields against whatever's attacking them by changing their gene expression. Malignant cancers are complex systems that constantly evolve and adapt. To defeat them, we need to find experimental systems that match their complexity,
Video examples
What happens to our...
using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition, but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying,
Video examples
History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
Video examples
Why do we itch? - Emma...
But is there actually an evolutionary purpose to the itch, or is it simply there to annoy us? The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it.
Video examples
Why do women have...
In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story. The other half reveals that pregnancy places a mother and her child at odds. As for all living creatures, the human body evolved to promote the spread of its genes.
Video examples
Jealousy Bites PIPE Brain...
possibility is that jealousy evolved in species that have multiple young competing for parental resources such as food care and affection being a little whiny can seriously improve your odds for survival whether you're born a baby or a puppy
Video examples
How I made the ultimate...
films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting bigger and bigger eventually any of like fortresses walking over the battlefield
Video examples
How does caffeine keep...
But it can also raise our blood pressure, and make us feel anxious. It's the world most widely used drug. So how does it keep us awake? Caffeine evolved in plants where it serves a few purposes.
Video examples
Yellow Crazy Ants Kill...
humans brought these ant invaders here and now humans are having to control them isolated communities may evolve for millions of years in relative peace but when
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
In terms of doing work and in terms of learning and evolving as a person, you just grow more when you get more people's perspectives... I really try and live the mission of the company and... keep everything else in my life extremely simple.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
What I wanted in life always was to write something as good as 'Pinocchio.' I wanted to write. I wanted to evolve. I wanted to grow.
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Stephan James
Canadian Actor
I want to continue to grow and evolve, and I want to help other people grow and evolve.
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Freida Pinto
Indian Actress
I'll never forget where I'm from. It's essential to remain humble and evolving.
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Laurel Van Ness
Canadian Wrestler
As you progress in your career, your character progresses and evolves.
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Fred Durst
American Musician
People evolve and grow, and life is fascinating and fun and tragic.
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Marion Cotillard
French Actress
I don't want to change the world; I want to evolve myself.
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Marianne Williamson
American Author
The world cannot evolve if girls refuse to become women.
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Max Holloway
American Athlete
MMA is forever evolving.
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Jimmy Iovine
American Producer
The world is evolving.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
In terms of doing work and in terms of learning and evolving as a person, you just grow more when you get more people's perspectives... I really try and live the mission of the company and... keep everything else in my life extremely simple.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
What I wanted in life always was to write something as good as 'Pinocchio.' I wanted to write. I wanted to evolve. I wanted to grow.
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Stephan James
Canadian Actor
I want to continue to grow and evolve, and I want to help other people grow and evolve.
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Freida Pinto
Indian Actress
I'll never forget where I'm from. It's essential to remain humble and evolving.
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Laurel Van Ness
Canadian Wrestler
As you progress in your career, your character progresses and evolves.
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Fred Durst
American Musician
People evolve and grow, and life is fascinating and fun and tragic.
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Marion Cotillard
French Actress
I don't want to change the world; I want to evolve myself.
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Marianne Williamson
American Author
The world cannot evolve if girls refuse to become women.
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Max Holloway
American Athlete
MMA is forever evolving.
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Jimmy Iovine
American Producer
The world is evolving.
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