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devolve

/dɪ'vɑlv/

Synonyms of devolve Antonyms of devolve Examples of devolve Usage of devolve Parts of devolve Definition that contains devolve Words sounding like devolve Explanation of devolve

verb
grow worse
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"The discussion devolved into a shouting match"

Similar:

degenerate deteriorate drop

type of:
worsen decline
verb
be inherited by
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"The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead"

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fall pass return

type of:
change hands change owners
verb
pass on or delegate to another
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"The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital"

type of:
delegate designate assign depute

Synonyms & Similar Words

light return fall pass drop waste tire rot jade fade decline weary degenerate assign fatigue delegate deteriorate worsen pall designate languish devolution depute change hands change owners devolvement