devolve

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Synonyms: evolve, revolve, devove

Antonyms: evolve, revolve, devove

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To be [[inherited]] by someone else; to pass down {{m|en|upon}} the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[delegate]] (a responsibility, duty, etc.) {{m|en|on}} or {{m|en|upon}} someone. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To fall as a duty or responsibility {{m|en|on}} or {{m|en|upon}} someone. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
4. {{senseid|en|degenerate}} {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[degenerate]]; to [[break down]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[roll]] (something) down; to [[unroll]]. {{defdate|15th|19th c.}}

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