Meaning of the word evolve in English

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evolve

US /ɪˈvɑːlv/
UK /ɪˈvɑːlv/
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Verb

1.

develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example:
The company has evolved from a small startup into a multinational corporation.
Human beings evolved from earlier primates.
2.

develop or cause to develop from a simpler to a more complex form

Example:
The artist's style has evolved over the years.
We need to evolve new strategies to stay competitive.
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