Simple Definition of revolve

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revolve

verb

revolves; revolved; revolving
: to turn around a center point or line : rotate
As the gear revolves, it turns the other gears.
The Earth revolves on its axis.
The software allows you to revolve images.

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“Revolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/revolve. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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