Australian English Meaning of devolve

devolve

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Definitions and Meaning of devolve in English

Wordnet

devolve (v)

pass on or delegate to another

be inherited by

grow worse

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word devolve

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

Crumble,decline,descend,deteriorate,worsen,atrophy,decay,degenerate,diminish,disintegrate

ameliorate,better,improve,Develop,improve,enrich,fortify,heighten,Intensify,improve

devolution => devolution, devolute => devolve, devoir => assignment, devoid => devoid, devoice => uncommitted,