revolve
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verb \ri-ˈvälv, -ˈvȯlv also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv\re·volvedre·volv·ing
Definition of REVOLVE
transitive verb
1
: to turn over at length in the mind : ponder <revolve a scheme>
2
a obsolete : to cause to go round in an orbit b : rotate 1
intransitive verb
1
: recur
2
a : to ponder something b : to remain under consideration <ideas revolved in his mind>
3
a : to move in a curved path round a center or axis b : to turn or roll round on an axis
4
: to have or come to a specified focus : center —usually used with around <the dispute revolved around wages>
— re·volv·able \-ˈväl-və-bəl, -ˈvȯl- also -ˈvä-və- or -ˈvȯ-və-\ adjective
See Examples of REVOLVE
- As the gear revolves, it turns the other gears.
- The Earth revolves on its axis.
- The software allows you to revolve images.
Origin of REVOLVE
Middle English, from Latin revolvere to roll back, cause to return, from re- + volvere to roll — more at voluble
First Known Use: 15th century
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