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revolve

 

[rษชหˆvษ’lv ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

astronomy

Move in a circular orbit around another object.

Synonyms

circle, orbit, rotate.

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Word Description / Examples
revolve

Use when something moves in a circular path around another object or point. Often used in scientific or technical contexts.

  • The Earth revolves around the Sun.
rotate

Describing an object spinning around its own center or axis. Often used in mechanical and scientific contexts.

  • The wheels rotate smoothly.
  • The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
circle

Often used to describe motion in a circular path, can also be used metaphorically to describe surrounding or enclosing something.

  • The hawk circled the prey before diving down.
  • The debate circled around the same points without reaching a conclusion.
orbit

Primarily used in an astronomical or technical context to describe the path one object takes around another due to gravitational forces.

  • The satellite orbits the Earth every 90 minutes.
  • Pluto has a highly elliptical orbit around the Sun.

Examples of usage

  • The Earth revolves around the Sun.
  • The moon revolves around the Earth.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To move in a circular path around a central point.

Synonyms

rotate, spin, turn.

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revolve

Use in scientific or formal contexts when describing an object that moves around another object.

  • The Earth revolves around the Sun.
  • The seasons change as the planet revolves in its orbit.
rotate

Use when describing an object spinning on its axis, often in mechanical or scientific contexts.

  • The tires need to be rotated every few months.
  • The Earth rotates once every 24 hours.
spin

Use in informal or casual contexts to describe rapid circular movement, often for smaller objects.

  • The toy top spins really fast.
  • He can spin a basketball on his finger.
turn

Use in everyday language to describe changing direction or orientation, not necessarily in a full circle.

  • Turn left at the next intersection.
  • Can you turn the knob to the right?

Examples of usage

  • The Ferris wheel revolves slowly.
  • The dancers revolved around the stage.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'revolvere', which means 'to roll back'.
  • It was first used in English in the late 14th century, originally referring to a return or a cyclic motion.
  • Over time, its meaning extended to include circular movement in various contexts.

Science

  • In physics, when objects revolve, they are affected by gravity, like moons orbiting planets.
  • The concept of revolution is crucial to understanding many natural laws, such as the rotation of Earth, which causes day and night.
  • Revolutionary movements are fundamental in astronomy, where celestial bodies orbit in predictable paths.

Culture

  • In the arts, dance often incorporates movements that revolve as a way to express flow and rhythm.
  • In storytelling, characters can revolve around a central theme or idea, driving the plot forward.
  • Cultural festivals sometimes involve circular dances or parades that symbolize communal unity.

Technology

  • Revolution also describes a significant change, such as the Industrial Revolution, which transformed society.
  • In technology, revolution can refer to how a device or software radically changes how we perform tasks.
  • The concept of revolutions is important in engineering, particularly in designing rotating machinery.

Psychology

  • In psychology, thoughts or ideas can 'revolve' in a person's mind, often leading to insights or breakthroughs.
  • The process of rumination describes how some thoughts revolve repetitively, which can impact mental well-being.
  • Mindfulness practices often encourage us to notice when thoughts revolve without judgment, allowing for calmness.

Translations

Translations of the word "revolve" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revolver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฎเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช revolvieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ั‚ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obracaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›žใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tourner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revolucionar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ „ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otรกฤet se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otรกฤaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrteti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revolucionar

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,295, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.