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(de-volved) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. passed down responsibilities or powers to others.

Example Sentence

The care of the children devolved on their aunt.

More Example Sentences

Responsibilities were devolved to the team.

Synonyms

transferred; delegated; handed down

Antonyms

retained; kept; held

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Rhymes

  • solved

  • absolved
  • devolved
  • dissolved
  • evolved
  • involved
  • resolved
  • revolved
  • unsolved

  • unresolved
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