rove

verb
UK: /rəʊv/
US: /roʊv/

  1. To travel without a clear purpose or destination; wander.

    1. I like to rove around the park.
    2. The security guards rove the building at night.

  2. To move or travel from place to place, especially over a wide area.

    1. Cattle rove freely across the plains.
    2. Her eyes rove across the crowded room, searching for a familiar face.

Synonyms

wander travel meander stroll journey ramble drift
rove noun

  1. The act of wandering or traveling without a specific destination.

    1. They enjoy a good rove in the countryside.
    2. After a long day, a relaxing rove through the garden can be calming.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rove" in English means: To travel without a clear purpose or destination; wander., To move or travel from place to place, especially over a wide area..

The phonetic transcription of "rove" is /rəʊv/ in British English and /roʊv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rove": wander, travel, meander, stroll, journey, ramble, drift.

Example usage of "rove": "I like to rove around the park.". More examples on the page.