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Synonyms
re·volve (rĭ-vŏlv́)

[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.]

verb: -volved, -volv·ing, -volves. 

intransitive verb 

  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.

transitive verb 

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

derivatives

re·volv́a·ble
adjective