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evolve gradually
[ɪˈvɑlv ˈɡrædʒuəli]
verb phrase
evoluir gradualmente
1.
to develop or change slowly over time in a series of small incremental steps
The company's business model evolved gradually over the years.
O modelo de negócios da empresa evoluiu gradualmente ao longo dos anos.
2.
to undergo biological or cultural development through small successive changes
Species evolve gradually through natural selection.
As espécies evoluem gradualmente através da seleção natural.
Synonyms
develop slowly
progress incrementally
transform gradually
advance step by step
change progressively
Antonyms
change abruptly
transform suddenly
evolve rapidly
mutate instantly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
evoluir gradualmente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
evoluir aos poucos
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
evoluir progressivamente
preferred formal usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
step by step
little by little
inch by inch
by degrees
a slow and steady process
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