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devolve
verb(de-volve)
grow worse
Examples:
The discussion devolved into a shouting match.
devolve
verb(de-volve)
be inherited by
Synonyms: fall, pass, return,
Examples:
The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead.
devolve
verb(de-volve)
pass on or delegate to another
Examples:
The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital.

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