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DEVOLVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Devolve.

Devolve - as a verb

Pass on or delegate to another

Example: "The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital"

Be inherited by

Example: "The estate fell to my sister"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall7pass6return6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change handschange owners
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grow progressively worse

Example: "Her condition deteriorated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degenerate12deteriorate12drop7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The responsibility gradually devolved onto the team leader."
"As the meeting progressed, the discussion started to devolve into a chaotic argument."
"The peaceful protest quickly devolved into a violent riot."
"The teacher decided to devolve more autonomy to the students in their final project."
"Over time, the power of the monarchy devolved into a constitutional system."
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Word Game Points

Is DEVOLVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devolve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEVOLVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEVOLVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devolve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEVOLVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DEVOLVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devolve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEVOLVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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