evolve
/ɪˈvɒlv/
e · volve
/ɪ · ˈvɒlv/
English Definition
v. develop gradually
Significado en Español
evolucionar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiến hóa, phát triển
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Example Sentence
Life evolved over millions of years.
生命经过百万年演变。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(to come out)+volve(to roll).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the closest synonym for “evolve”?
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A
Develop
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B
Stagnate
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C
Destroy
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D
Exclude
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A — Develop.
“evolve” means v. develop gradually
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Over millions of years, simple creatures can ______ into complex ones.
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A
vanish
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B
freeze
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C
evolve
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D
shrink
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C — evolve.
“evolve” means v. develop gradually
Common questions about “evolve”
What does “evolve” mean?
evolve — v. develop gradually. In Chinese: 演变，进化.
How do you pronounce “evolve”?
evolve is pronounced /ɪˈvɒlv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: e · volve.
How do you use “evolve” in a sentence?
Life evolved over millions of years. (生命经过百万年演变。)
What are synonyms for “evolve”?
develop, progress — all close in meaning to evolve (v. develop gradually).
Is “evolve” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. evolve appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “evolve”?
e(to come out)+volve(to roll).
