evolves

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to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually:

evolve from Did humans evolve from apes?

evolve into The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.

Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics.

to change or develop gradually:

These countries are evolving toward more democratic societies.

If a creature evolves, it changes over time by the process of evolution.

to develop gradually, or to make someone or something change and develop gradually:

evolve into sth Over the past three years he has evolved into one of America's most successful restaurant owners.

evolve from sth Many investment management companies have evolved from small entrepreneurial organizations.

We must evolve new strategies to cope with changing markets.