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devolve

verb

/dɪˈvɒlv/

Meaning

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.

delegate, transfer, assign, hand over, pass

retain, keep, withhold

devolve power, devolve responsibility, devolve authority

To grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form.

To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.

make (something) clear; explain.

To light up or make something clearer.

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

To allow someone to do something; to permit.