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- pronunciation:
- rih
valv
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
revolves, revolving, revolved |
| definition 1: |
to turn or spin on an axis.
We do not feel the motion of the earth as it revolves.- synonyms:
- gyrate, rotate, spin, turn, wheel
- similar words:
- pivot, twirl, whirl
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| definition 2: |
to move in circular fashion around a fixed point.
Earth revolves around the Sun.
- synonyms:
- circle, gyrate, pivot, rotate, spin, turn
- similar words:
- orbit, reel, ring, roll, swivel, twirl, wheel, wind
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| definition 3: |
to primarily involve or be concerned about; focus on (fol. by "around").
The labor issue revolves around wages.For months her life revolved around preparing for the piano competition.- similar words:
- hinge, pivot, turn
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| definition 4: |
to recur at periodic intervals.
- synonyms:
- alternate, rotate
- similar words:
- recur, return
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| related words: |
alternate, circle, circuit, move, pitch, round, spin, twist |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause to move in a circular motion.
The teacher revolved the globe to show the students how the earth moves.- synonyms:
- rotate, spin, turn, twirl, wheel, whirl
- similar words:
- roll, swirl, swivel, twist, wind
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| definition 2: |
to think upon; reflect about.
She revolved the matter for endless hours.- synonyms:
- consider, contemplate, mull, ponder
- similar words:
- cogitate, study
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| related words: |
move, spin, twirl |
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| derivation: |
revolvable (adj.) |
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