evolve
gb/ɪvˈɑlv/ us/ɪvˈɑlv/
B2
English
~ 2500
fejlődik, evolúciós úton fejlődik, evolválódik, kifejlődik, kialakít, kidolgoz
VERB
B2
1
fejlődik
B1
Usage pattern:
to evolve into [something]
The company has evolved into a global leader in technology.
A vállalat a technológiai szektor globális vezető szereplőjévé fejlődött.
Her style of writing has evolved over the years.
Az írói stílusa az évek során fejlődött.
Over millions of years, the species evolved to survive in the harsh climate.
Learner examples
Plants evolve slowly over time.
A növények lassan fejlődnek az idők során.
My English skills have evolved in the last year.
Az angoltudásom sokat fejlődött az elmúlt évben.
The small store evolved into a big supermarket.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evolve' with 'involve'; 'evolve' means to develop, while 'involve' means to include or engage.
Meaning
Develop or change slowly over time
Collocations
evolve into
|gradually evolve
|continue to evolve
|evolve over time
Synonyms
develop (General term for growth or progress; less emphasis on gradual, long-term change.)
|
progress (Focuses on forward movement or improvement, often in a positive sense.)
Antonyms
regress (Means to return to a worse or less developed state.)
Themes
change
|development
|growth
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To slowly change or grow into something better or more advanced.
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Birds evolved from small dinosaurs millions of years ago.
A madarak több millió évvel ezelőtt kis dinoszauruszokból fejlődtek ki.
Some bacteria have evolved resistance to antibiotics.
Egyes baktériumokban evolúciós úton antibiotikum-rezisztencia alakult ki.
The fish evolved larger fins to swim faster.
Learner examples
Dinosaurs evolved into birds.
A dinoszauruszokból madarak fejlődtek ki.
Bacteria can evolve to resist medicine.
A baktériumok evolúció útján ellenállóvá válhatnak a gyógyszerekkel szemben.
Animals evolve to fit their home.
Common mistake:
Learners may think evolution happens within an individual’s lifetime; it actually occurs across generations.
Meaning
Change in species over generations
Collocations
species evolve
|organisms evolve
|evolve traits
Synonyms
adapt (In biology, refers specifically to adjusting to environment; can also be short-term changes.)
Antonyms
go extinct (Opposite outcome of failing to adapt or evolve over time.)
Themes
science
|biology
|evolution
|nature
Definition
When animals or plants slowly change over many years so they can live better in their environment.
To develop new characteristics in a species over many generations through natural selection and adaptation.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to evolve [a plan/method/system]
They evolved a new method for processing data.
Fokozatosan új módszert alakítottak ki az adatok feldolgozására.
Over the years, the committee evolved a comprehensive policy.
A bizottság az évek során átfogó irányelvrendszert alakított ki.
The team evolved its approach based on feedback.
Learner examples
We evolved a new plan for the project.
Fokozatosan új tervet alakítottunk ki a projekthez.
The school evolved better rules for students.
Az iskola jobb szabályokat alakított ki a diákok számára.
They evolved a new way to make bread.
Meaning
Cause gradual development of something
Collocations
evolve a strategy
|evolve a system
Synonyms
formulate (Often used for carefully planning; not necessarily gradual.)
Antonyms
abandon (To stop developing or working on something.)
Themes
planning
|development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To make something grow or change slowly over time.
To cause something to develop slowly and progressively.
Grammar
Dictionary form
evolve
IPA
GB/ɪvˈɑlv/
US/ɪvˈɑlv/
Syllables & stress
evolve (1 syllable)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: evolve
- 3rd Person Singular: evolves
- Present Participle: evolving
- Past: evolved
Word family
Forms
evolves
verb
evolving
verb
evolved
verb
Core family
evolution
noun B1
evolutionary
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unevolved
adjective
Advanced or less common
evolutionarily
adverb
coevolve
verb
coevolution
noun
Expressions
continue to evolve
1/kəntˈɪnju tə ɪvˈɑlv/
fixed phrase
Keep changing and developing over time
To keep growing or changing without stopping.
Examples
- Fashion trends continue to evolve every season.
- Technology will continue to evolve rapidly in the coming years.
evolve into
2/ɪvˈɑlv ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
Change into something else over time
To slowly become something different or more advanced.
Examples
- The blog evolved into a full-fledged news website.
- A small argument evolved into a major conflict.