revolve — to turn or cause to turn around a central point
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to turn or cause to turn around a central point
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvɑːlv/
Example Sentences
- My cat's entire life revolves around three things: eating, sleeping, and ignoring me.
- The restaurant's revolving door broke, trapping the manager between coming and going.
- The planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits.
revolve
VERB[/rɪˈvɑːlv/]
to turn or cause to turn around a central point
to turn or cause to turn around a central point
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin revolvere, meaning 'to roll back' or 'to turn around'. The word combines the prefix re- (again) with volvere (to roll or turn), originally describing the circular motion of objects rotating continuously.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + volvere (to roll, to turn)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's entire life revolves around three things: eating, sleeping, and ignoring me.”
“The restaurant's revolving door broke, trapping the manager between coming and going.”
“The planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits.”
“Her thoughts constantly revolve around her upcoming job interview.”
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