Synonyms for Devolve & Similar Words
Definition of devolve
- verb
- pass on or delegate to another; "The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital"
- be inherited by; "The estate fell to my sister"; "The land returned to the family"; "The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead"
- grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
3 synonyms found
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- What are synonyms for devolve?
- Synonyms for devolve include: fall, pass, return.
- How many synonyms does devolve have?
- Devolve has 3 synonyms.