<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>To transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on.</li><li>Obsolete: to cause to roll downward.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object)<ul><li>Devolved, devolving: to be transferred or passed on from one to another.<ul><li>Example: The responsibility devolved on me.</li></ul></li><li>Archaic: to roll or flow downward.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>