revolve

intransitive-verb
UK: /rɪˈvɒlv/
US: /rɪˈvɑːlv/

  1. To move in a circle around a central point.

    1. The Earth revolves around the Sun each year.
    2. The discussion revolved around the central question of funding.

  2. To have something as a main subject or purpose.

    1. My life revolves around my family and work.
    2. Her argument revolved around the idea that everyone deserves equal rights.

Synonyms

rotate circle turn spin orbit hinge on
revolve transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to move in a circle around a central point.

    1. The motor revolves the fan blades quickly.
    2. The company revolves its resources to maximize profit and efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revolve" in English means: To move in a circle around a central point., To have something as a main subject or purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "revolve" is /rɪˈvɒlv/ in British English and /rɪˈvɑːlv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revolve": rotate, circle, turn, spin, orbit, hinge on.

Example usage of "revolve": "The Earth revolves around the Sun each year.". More examples on the page.