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devolve

/dɪˈvɑlv/
Main Example

The situation began to devolve into chaos.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To gradually deteriorate or decline in quality or condition.

Other Example

The project started to devolve after the team lost focus.

Their friendship began to devolve into arguments.

The debate quickly devolved into personal attacks.

Synonyms

devolve into chaos

devolve into conflict

devolve into disorder

Synonyms

deteriorate

decline

worsen

devolve

/dɪˈvɑlv/
Main Example

The manager decided to devolve some tasks to her team.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To transfer power or responsibility to a lower level or to someone else.

Other Example

The teacher will devolve some responsibilities to the students.

He chose to devolve his authority to the assistant manager.

The company plans to devolve decision-making to local branches.

Synonyms

devolve power

devolve authority

devolve responsibility

Synonyms

delegate

assign

transfer

devolve

/dɪˈvɑlv/
Main Example

The rights will devolve to the next of kin.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To pass on or hand down something, such as rights or duties.

Other Example
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