2 entries under this word

Evolve

E-völve', v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. EVOLVED; p. pr. & vb. n. EVOLVING.] [Lat. evolvere. See EVOLUTE.] 1. To unfold or unroll; to open and expand; to disentangle and exhibit clearly and satisfactorily; to develop; as, to evolve the true idea of the state. The animal soul sooner evolves itself to its full orb and extent than the human soul. Hale. 2. To throw out; to emit; as, to evolve odors.

E-vŏlve', v. i.

verbintransitive

To become open, disclosed, or developed. “Evolving scents diffuse.” Prior.