Evolve

v. t.	1.	To unfold or unroll; to open and expand; to disentangle and exhibit clearly and satisfactorily; to develop; to derive; to educe. [imp. & p. p. Evolved ; p. pr. & vb. n. Evolving.] The animal soul sooner evolves itself to its full orb and extent than the human soul. - Sir. M. Hale. The principles which art involves, science alone evolves. - Whewell. Not by any power evolved from man's own resources, but by a power which descended from above. - J. C. Shairp.
	2.	To throw out; to emit; as, to evolve odors.
v. i.	1.	To become open, disclosed, or developed; to pass through a process of evolution.

Verb	1.	evolve - work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution" Synonyms: develop, germinate
	2.	evolve - undergo development or evolution; "Modern man evolved a long time ago"
	3.	evolve - gain through experience; "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: develop, acquire

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