Definition of revolve

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re·volve    (r-vlv) KEY 

VERB:
re·volved, re·volv·ing, re·volves
VERB:
intr.

1. To orbit a central point.
2. To turn on an axis; rotate. See Synonyms at turn.
3. To recur in cycles or at periodic intervals.
4. To be held in the mind and considered in turn.
5. To be centered: Their troubles revolve around money management.

VERB:
tr.

1. To cause to revolve.
2. To ponder or reflect on.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English revolven, to change direction, from Old French revolver, to reflect upon, from Latin revolvere, to turn over, roll back, reflect upon : re-, re- + volvere, to roll; see wel-² in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
re·volva·ble(Adjective)