devolve (Meaning)
devolve (v)
pass on or delegate to another
be inherited by
grow worse
devolve (v. t.)
To roll onward or downward; to pass on.
To transfer from one person to another; to deliver over; to hand down; -- generally with upon, sometimes with to or into.
devolve (v. i.)
To pass by transmission or succession; to be handed over or down; -- generally with on or upon, sometimes with to or into; as, after the general fell, the command devolved upon (or on) the next officer in rank.
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devolve Sentence Examples
- As the meeting progressed, it seemed to devolve into chaos with everyone talking over each other.
- The peaceful protest unfortunately devolved into violence after clashes with law enforcement.
- Over time, their once-loving relationship began to devolve into constant arguments and resentment.
- The conversation started with a constructive dialogue but quickly devolved into personal attacks.
- Without proper management, the project can easily devolve into a disorganized mess.
- The situation began to devolve rapidly as more and more factors complicated matters.
- When leaders fail to communicate effectively, decision-making can devolve into confusion and indecision.
- In some cases, stress can cause rational thinking to devolve into irrational behavior.
- The company's financial troubles caused its operations to devolve into a state of disarray.
- Without clear guidelines, classroom discussions can quickly devolve into off-topic chatter.
FAQs About the word devolve
pass on or delegate to another, be inherited by, grow worseTo roll onward or downward; to pass on., To transfer from one person to another; to deliver over; to
deteriorate, crumble, descend, decline, worsen, disintegrate, ebb, recede, weaken, degenerate
improve, better, ameliorate, improve, better, ameliorate, meliorate, proceed, enhance,upgrade
As the meeting progressed, it seemed to devolve into chaos with everyone talking over each other.
The peaceful protest unfortunately devolved into violence after clashes with law enforcement.
Over time, their once-loving relationship began to devolve into constant arguments and resentment.
The conversation started with a constructive dialogue but quickly devolved into personal attacks.
