Revolve

Definition:

  • (v. i.) To turn or roll round on, or as on, an axis, like a wheel; to rotate, -- which is the more specific word in this sense.
  • (v. i.) To move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets revolve round the sun.
  • (v. i.) To pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve.
  • (v. i.) To return; to pass.
  • (v. t.) To cause to turn, as on an axis.
  • (v. t.) Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of.

Compare revolve with other words:

devolve vs. revolve

revolve vs. revolved

revolute vs. revolve

convolve vs. revolve

flute vs. revolve

revolutive vs. revolve

circumrotate vs. revolve

circumvolve vs. revolve

encircle vs. revolve

repel vs. revolve

involve vs. revolve

orbit vs. revolve

revolvable vs. revolve

revolve vs. tympanum

gyrate vs. revolve

evolve vs. revolve

consider vs. revolve

reflect vs. revolve

ponder vs. revolve

revolve vs. whirl

revolutionary vs. revolve

revolve vs. revolver

barbette vs. revolve

revolve vs. transit

radiant vs. revolve

revolution vs. revolve

revolve vs. twine

reel vs. revolve

revolve vs. rotate

axle vs. revolve

agitate vs. revolve