rove

[roʊv]

rove Definition

  • 1to move around a place without any particular direction or purpose
  • 2to wander aimlessly

Using rove: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He roved around the city for hours.

  • Example

    The cattle rove freely in the fields.

  • Example

    Her eyes roved over the crowd, searching for her friend.

  • Example

    The pirates roved the seas for years.

rove Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rove

Antonyms for rove

Idioms Using rove

  • let one's eyes rove

    to look around casually or randomly

    Example

    She let her eyes rove around the room, taking in the decorations.

  • to wander or travel around a place without any particular destination or purpose

    Example

    He spent the summer roving about Europe, visiting different countries.

  • to leave a place while wandering or traveling

    Example

    They roved off into the sunset, leaving behind their old lives.

Phrases with rove

  • a type of beetle that is typically elongated and flattened with long antennae

    Example

    The rove beetle is commonly found in gardens and forests.

  • to examine or look at something carefully

    Example

    She roved over the document to make sure there were no errors.

  • to pass through a place while wandering or exploring

    Example

    They roved through the forest, enjoying the scenery.

Origins of rove

from Old English 'rafian', meaning 'to ravage'

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Summary: rove in Brief

'Rove' [roʊv] means to move around a place without any particular direction or purpose, often used to describe wandering aimlessly. It can refer to physical movement, as in 'The cattle rove freely in the fields,' or to visual scanning, as in 'Her eyes roved over the crowd, searching for her friend.' The term extends to phrases like 'rove beetle,' and idioms like 'rove about,' denoting wandering without a specific goal.