evolve meaning
evolve :
to develop gradually, to change gradually
Verb
▪ The company plans to evolve its products.
▪ The company plans to develop its products.
▪ Technology evolves quickly in the modern world.
▪ Technology changes quickly in the modern world.
paraphrasing
▪ develop – to grow gradually
▪ change – to make or become different
▪ progress – to move forward or improve
▪ transform – to make a thorough or dramatic change
Pronunciation
evolve [ɪˈvɒlv]
The stress is on the second syllable 'volve' and sounds like 'ih-volt'.
Common phrases and grammar about evolve
evolve - Common meaning
Verb
to develop gradually, to change gradually
Part of Speech Changes for "evolve"
▪ evolution (noun) – the process of developing gradually
▪ evolving (adjective) – developing or changing gradually
Common Expressions with "evolve"
▪ evolve into – to develop into something else
▪ evolve over time – to change gradually over a period
▪ continuous evolution – ongoing development
▪ natural evolution – gradual change as part of a process
Important examples of evolve in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, evolve is often used to describe gradual development or change in business or technology contexts.
Example of a confusing word: involve (to include)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Evolve is used as a verb and is typically followed by 'into' or 'over time', often appearing in grammar questions that involve verb forms and prepositions.
evolve
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
continuous evolution
means 'ongoing development' used in business contexts.
undergo evolution
means 'to experience gradual development'.
Differences between similar words and evolve
evolve
,
develop
differences
evolve is used to describe gradual, often natural change, while develop often involves intentional or active change.
evolve
,
transform
differences
evolve refers to gradual, natural change; transform implies a significant, often rapid change.
Words with the same origin as evolve
The origin of evolve
The word 'evolve' comes from the Latin 'evolvere', which means 'to unroll or unfold'.
Word structure
It has the prefix 'e-' (out), root 'volv' (roll), and suffix 'e' (verb). Evolve means 'to roll out or unfold'.
Words with the same origin
The root of evolve is 'volv' (roll). Words with the same root include revolution (to turn around), involve (to include), revolve (to turn around), resolve (to decide).
