Synonyms of revolve

revolve

verb

ri-ˈvälv 

1

as in to rotate

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

the salesclerk revolved the glass display case so I could see the watchbands on the reverse side

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotate
• turn
• swing
• spin
• twist
• twirl
• swirl
• swivel
• pivot
• roll
• wheel
• whirl
• screw
• crank
• unscrew
• circulate
• wind
• reel
• coil
• twiddle

2

as in to spin

to move in circles around an axis or center

the sidereal day measures the time it takes the Earth to revolve completely about its axis with respect to the fixed stars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotate
• spin
• turn
• twirl
• roll
• gyrate
• whirl
• circle
• curl
• wheel
• curve
• swirl
• pinwheel
• round
• pirouette
• twist
• spiral
• encircle
• circulate
• coil
• pivot
• wind
• ring
• orbit
• twine
• swivel

3

as in to contemplate

to give serious and careful thought to

for the next several hours he kept revolving the cryptic message in his mind, trying to make sense of it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contemplate
• ponder
• entertain
• consider
• debate
• study
• weigh
• question
• explore
• eye
• analyze
• ruminate
• look at
• chew on
• deliberate
• review
• think (about or over)
• meditate
• turn
• cogitate
• mull (over)
• wrestle (with)
• chew over
• pore (over)
• perpend
• kick around
• reflect (on or upon)
• beat one's brains out (about)
• reminisce
• believe
• muse (upon)
• digest
• conclude
• cudgel one's brains (about)
• speculate (about)
• reason
• dwell (on or upon)
• absorb
• fixate (on or upon)
• opine
• conceive
• fret (about or over)
• brood (about or over)
• obsess (about or over)
• assimilate
• second-guess
• drink (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• slight
• disregard
• overlook
• dismiss
• reject
• pooh-pooh

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revolve

Although some pay their balances in full each month, roughly 60% carry revolving debt, leaving them more financially vulnerable, according to the New York Fed. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Starz has obtained commitments to increase its credit facilities by $100 million, comprised of a $67 million increase to its Term Loan A and a $33 million increase to its revolving credit. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

To its left, sausages revolved on chrome rollers; to its right, a human attendant in a brightly colored uniform looked patient and quizzical. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Along with the telecommunications gear, the Tower's 37 floors included an observation deck, a cocktail lounge, and a revolving restaurant. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026