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English verb: evolve | |||
| 1. | evolve (creation) work out | ||
| Samples | We have developed a new theory of evolution. | ||
| Examples | Did he evolve his major works over a short period of time? | ||
| Synonyms | develop, germinate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | create by mental act, create mentally | ||
| Verb group | develop | ||
| 2. | evolve (change) undergo development or evolution | ||
| Samples | Modern man evolved a long time ago. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | develop | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | derive, differentiate, specialise, specialize, speciate | ||
| 3. | evolve (change) gain through experience | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | acquire, develop | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
| Verb group | acquire, develop, develop, develop, develop, explicate, formulate, get, grow, produce | ||
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