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revolve
[ri-volv]
verb (used without object)
to move in a circular or curving course or orbit.
The earth revolves around the sun.
Synonyms: ,to turn around or rotate, as on an axis.
The wheel revolves slowly.
to proceed or occur in a round or cycle; come around again in the process of time; recur.
to be revolved in the mind.
to focus or center on.
verb (used with object)
to cause to turn around, as on an axis.
to cause to move in a circular or curving course, as about a central point.
to think about; consider.
Synonyms: ,
revolve
/ ɪˈɒ /
verb
to move or cause to move around a centre or axis; rotate
(intr) to occur periodically or in cycles
to consider or be considered
(intr; foll by around or about) to be centred or focused (upon)
Juliet's thoughts revolved around Romeo
noun
theatre a circular section of a stage that can be rotated by electric power to provide a scene change
Other 51Թ Forms
- revolvable adjective
- revolvably adverb
- unrevolved adjective
- ˈDZ adjective
- ˈDZ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of revolve1
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Example Sentences
Twelve weeks into the season, the Dodgers are already turning to a 12th different starting pitcher in their revolving door of a rotation.
Under the pilot, Hawaiian engineering students from families with low incomes can borrow from a $2.5-million revolving fund underwritten by the Castle Foundation and other donors.
Despite the intensity of the fight, Abela calls it “the best kind of day” because it revolves around “a piece of text you can fully get behind.”
Clayton Kershaw, meanwhile, recounted the revolving door of rival foes the Dodgers have faced over his 18 years with the team.
“I wouldn’t say, a problem,” manager Dave Roberts, who has used 13 different starting pitchers through 64 games, said of the revolving door.
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