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revolve

[rɪˈvɒlv]

revolve Definition

  • 1move in a circle on a central axis
  • 2cause to move in a circle on a central axis

Using revolve: Examples

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

  • Example

    The Earth revolves around the Sun.

  • Example

    The wheels of the car revolved slowly.

  • Example

    The dancers revolved around each other.

  • Example

    The company's success revolves around its innovative products.

revolve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for revolve

Antonyms for revolve

Idioms Using revolve

  • come full circle (or revolve)

    return to a past situation or relationship, often with a sense of closure or resolution

    Example

    After years of traveling, I've come full circle and returned to my hometown.

  • revolve in one's mind

    think about something deeply or repeatedly

    Example

    The idea of starting her own business had been revolving in her mind for years.

  • spin or rotate rapidly and smoothly

    Example

    The ballerina revolved like a top on the stage.

Phrases with revolve

  • be centered or focused on a particular subject, matter, or person

    Example

    The plot of the novel revolves around the life of a young girl.

  • a door that rotates around a central pivot, typically found at the entrance of large buildings to allow people to enter and exit simultaneously

    Example

    The office building had a revolving door at the entrance.

  • a type of credit that allows a borrower to borrow up to a certain amount of money, pay it back, and then borrow again up to the same limit

    Example

    The bank offered me a revolving credit line with a low interest rate.

Origins of revolve

from Latin 'revolvere', meaning 'roll back'

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Summary: revolve in Brief

The verb 'revolve' [rɪˈvɒlv] means to move or cause to move in a circular motion around a central axis. It can refer to physical objects such as planets or wheels, or to abstract concepts such as a company's success. The phrase 'revolve around' is used to describe something that is centered or focused on a particular subject or person. Idioms include 'come full circle,' meaning to return to a past situation, and 'revolve in one's mind,' meaning to think deeply about something.