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Synonyms & Similar Words
rotate
spin
turn
circle
twirl
whirl
pivot
swivel
swing
wheel
orbit
circulate
gyrate
oscillate
fluctuate
undulate
wave
vibrate
quiver
shake
tremble
wobble
teeter
reel
stagger
lurch
careen
tilt
incline
lean
slew
veer
curve
bend
wind
twist
coil
spiral
corkscrew
loop
curl
crimp
kink
buckle
warp
distort
deform
contort
convulse
Meaning of Revolve
The primary meaning of the word "revolve" is to move in a circular or curved path around a central point.
Definitions
- To move or cause something to move in a circular or curved path around a central point
- * To turn or cause something to turn around a central point, typically in a regular and repeated motion
- * To consider or think about something carefully and thoroughly, often in a circular or repetitive manner
Etymology of Revolve
The word "revolve" originates from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "volvere" (meaning "to roll"), which combined to form "revolvere", meaning "to roll back" or "to turn around"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe physical motion, and later to describe mental or conceptual processes
Example Uses
- The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit
- * The company's fortunes began to revolve around the success of its newest product
- * The debate revolves around the issue of funding for the new project