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The past tense form of 'evolve' is evolved. Example: The species evolved to adapt to its changing environment. (The species evolved to adapt to its changing environment.)
Definition of “evolve”
- to develop or change gradually over time
- to undergo a process of evolution
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | evolved |
| Past Continuous | evolving |
| Past Perfect | evolved |
Example
The company evolved its business strategy to stay competitive.
Example
The language evolved over centuries.
Example
During that time, the industry was evolving rapidly.
Example
They were evolving their product to meet customer demands.
Example
By the end of the project, they had evolved their approach.
Example
The species had evolved unique adaptations.
