evolves
Changes over time
Evolves is the third-person singular of evolve, meaning to develop gradually or change over time.
Species evolve through natural selection across generations.
Ideas, strategies, and relationships also evolve: Her thinking on the subject has evolved.
The word implies organic, incremental change rather than sudden transformation—something becoming more complex or better adapted to circumstances.
Permanent DNA alteration
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- fitnessGood physical shape
phenotype · genotype · allele · heritability · phylogeny · trait · variation · inherited
Comes into being gradually
- maturesReaches full growth
- blossomsFlowers on trees
- flourishesProspers or ornamental strokes
- ripensReaches edible readiness
unfolds · emerges · expands · grows · germinates · sprouts · blooms · crystallizes
Forward movements or progress
- improvesGets better gradually
- refinesMakes purer or better
- enhancesIncreases quality or appeal
- upgradesImproved replacement versions
modernizes · innovates · matures · sophisticates · streamlines · optimizes · breakthrough · iteration
Changes form completely
- shiftsMoves or work periods
- developsComes into being gradually
- morphsChanges form gradually
- transitionsMovements between states
metamorphoses · alters · modifies · adapts · converts · reshapes · mutates · differentiates
Modifies to suit circumstances
- enduresContinues despite hardship
- persistsCarries on stubbornly
- thrivesSucceeds and grows
- survivesRemains alive despite hardship
camouflage · mimicry · migration · hibernation · predation · foraging · competition · extinction
mutation
Permanent DNA alteration
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
fitness · phenotype · genotype · allele · heritability · phylogeny · trait · variation · inherited · descent
develops
Comes into being gradually
- maturesReaches full growth
- blossomsFlowers on trees
- flourishesProspers or ornamental strokes
ripens · unfolds · emerges · expands · grows · germinates · sprouts · blooms · crystallizes · gestates
advances
Forward movements or progress
upgrades · modernizes · innovates · matures · sophisticates · streamlines · optimizes · breakthrough · iteration · version
transforms
Changes form completely
transitions · metamorphoses · alters · modifies · adapts · converts · reshapes · mutates · differentiates · diverges
adapts
Modifies to suit circumstances
survives · camouflage · mimicry · migration · hibernation · predation · foraging · competition · extinction · resilience
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Declines or delegates downward
regresses · degenerates · deteriorates · declines · retrogresses
evolve, revolve, evolving, revolver, revolving, evolved, revolved, revolves, devolved