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- pronunciation:
- rih
valv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
revolves, revolving, revolved |
| definition 1: |
to turn or spin in place.
The baby watched as the spinning top revolved.- synonyms:
- rotate, spin
- similar words:
- pivot, twirl, whirl
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| definition 2: |
to move in a circle around a fixed point.
Earth revolves around the Sun.
- synonyms:
- pivot, rotate, spin
- similar words:
- orbit, reel, roll, swivel, twirl, wheel, wind
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| definition 3: |
to mainly involve or be concerned with (followed by "around").
Her life revolves around her piano playing.- similar words:
- hinge, pivot, turn
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| related words: |
alternate, move, spin, twist |
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| derivation: |
revolvable (adj.) |
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