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Revolve \Re*volve"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Revolved}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Revolving}.] [L. revolvere, revolutum; pref. re- re-
volvere to roll, turn round. See {Voluble}, and cf.
{Revolt}, {revolution}.]
1. To turn or roll round on, or as on, an axis, like a wheel;
to rotate, -- which is the more specific word in this
sense.
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If the earth revolve thus, each house near the
equator must move a thousand miles an hour. --I.
Watts.
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2. To move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets
revolve round the sun.
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3. To pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve.
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4. To return; to pass. [R.] --Ayliffe.
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Revolve \Re*volve"\, v. t.
1. To cause to turn, as on an axis.
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Then in the east her turn she shines,
Revolved on heaven's great axile. --Milton.
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2. Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect
repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of.
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This having heard, straight I again revolved
The law and prophets. --Milton.
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