Devolve Meaning in Hindi, Synonyms & Antonyms

Devolve(verb)

Transfer or delegate (power, duty, or responsibility) to a lower level; pass to another as a result of process or time. (??????/??????? ???? ?? ???? ?? ??????)

Synonyms: Delegate, Transfer, Entrust, Decentralize

Antonyms: Centralize, Retain, Withhold, Reassume

Example: The new policy aims to devolve greater financial powers to local governments.

Trick to remember: Socho “de + volve = roll down”—kaam ko neeche roll karo; yaad रखो, devolve मतलब responsibility lower level par transfer karna. Memory trick for Devolve

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Other meanings of Devolve

(verb) Transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration. — सौंपना
Example: The central government devolved most tax-raising powers to the regional authorities.