Revolve
/rɪˈvɒlv/noun
To move in a circular or curving course; to turn around a central point.
Did you know?The root of 'revolve' ties back to a time when celestial movements were seen as divine cyclical patterns, influencing ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
volvĕre
“To roll or turn over.”
Middle English
Middle English
revolven
“To turn around, roll back.”
14th Century
Old French
revoluer
“To roll back or turn over.”
Modern English
English
revolve
“To move around a center or axis.”