rotate — To turn or spin around a central point or axis in a circular motion, either once or repeatedly.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To turn or spin around a central point or axis in a circular motion, either once or repeatedly.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈroʊteɪt/
Example Sentences
- My hamster's wheel rotates so fast, I think he's training for the Olympics!
- Please rotate your phone to landscape mode to view the video.
- The restaurant staff rotate duties so everyone gets a chance to work the easy Sunday shift.
rotate
VERB[/ˈroʊteɪt/]
To turn or spin around a central point or axis in a circular motion, either once or repeatedly.
To turn or spin around a central point or axis in a circular motion, either once or repeatedly.
As the wheel rotates, skilled hands create their fate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rotatus', the past participle of 'rotare' meaning 'to turn like a wheel'. This comes from 'rota' meaning 'wheel', reflecting the circular spinning motion of a wheel.
Breakdown
rot- (wheel, turn) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to cause' or 'to make')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My hamster's wheel rotates so fast, I think he's training for the Olympics!”
“Please rotate your phone to landscape mode to view the video.”
“The restaurant staff rotate duties so everyone gets a chance to work the easy Sunday shift.”
“When the washing machine rotates, my cat thinks it's a giant entertainment system just for him.”
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