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devolve on

devolve (up)on someone or something

[for something, such as a task] to be passed on to someone or a group. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) This job, I am afraid, devolves upon you and you alone. The task of repairing the damage devolved on Diane.
See also: on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ZÉPhyrine-French (Rare)
Nada (1)-Arabic
Mahesha-Hinduism
Sebastiaansə-BAHS-tee-ah:nDutch
KeeleighKEE-leeEnglish (Rare)
Clifford['klifəd]
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