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19+ Words that rhyme with devolve

Devolve is a 2-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are revolve, absolve, involve. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of devolve

verb
  1. pass on or delegate to another; "The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital"
  2. 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"
  3. grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"

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What do these rhymes mean?

absolve
grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's" let off the hook
involve
connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business" engage as a participant
resolve
the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle
revolve
turn on or around an axis or a center; "The Earth revolves around the Sun
solve
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "devolve" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like revolve, absolve, involve create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "devolve" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with devolve?
Words that rhyme with devolve include: revolve, absolve, involve, solve, resolve, evolve, convolve, dissolve, delve, helve, and 9 more.
How many syllables does devolve have?
Devolve has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with devolve?
There are 19 words that rhyme with devolve: 19 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for devolve in a song?
The strongest rhymes for devolve in songwriting are revolve, absolve, involve. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with devolve?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with devolve include revolve, absolve, involve, solve, resolve. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: solve, delve; 1-syllable: revolve, absolve; 2-syllable: univalve, multivalve. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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