Definition of devolves

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • devolves is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • devolves is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • devolves is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of devolves


  • grow worse (verb)

    Examples

    1. The discussion devolved into a shouting match

    Synonyms

    1. degenerate
    2. deteriorate
    3. drop
  • be inherited by (verb)

    Examples

    1. The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead

    Synonyms

    1. fall
    2. pass
    3. return
  • pass on or delegate to another (verb)

    Examples

    1. The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital

See definition of devolves in Merriam Webster