evolve | ||
1. | [ verb ] undergo an evolution | |
Examples: | "Modern man evolved a long time ago" |
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Related terms: | develop derive speciate | |
2. | [ verb ] work out; as of a theory or an idea | |
Synonyms: | develop germinate | |
Examples: | "We have developed a new theory of evolution" |
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Related terms: | create_by_mental_act develop | |
3. | [ verb ] come up with | |
Synonyms: | work_out work_up | |
Examples: | "His colleagues worked out his interesting idea" "We worked up an ad for our client" |
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Related terms: | develop develop derive speciate elaborate development | |
4. | [ verb ] gain through experience | |
Synonyms: | develop acquire | |
Examples: | "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" |
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Related terms: | change grow explicate develop develop evolution | |