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 revolve revolve /riːˈvɑːlv/

verb

  1. () Move in an orbit  ( orb , revolve , orbit )
    move in an orbit
     The moon orbits around the Earth
    The moon orbits around the Earth
     The planets are orbiting the sun
    The planets are orbiting the sun
     Electrons orbit the nucleus
    electrons orbit the nucleus
  2. () Turn on or around an axis or a center  ( go around , revolve , rotate )
    turn on or around an axis or a center
     The Earth revolves around the Sun
    The Earth revolves around the Sun
     The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire
    The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire
  3. Cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis  ( revolve , roll )
    cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis
     She rolled the ball
    She rolled the ball
     They rolled their eyes at his words
    They rolled their eyes at his words