Revolve and Rotate

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Revolve

Revolve verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

Usage example: the salesclerk revolved the glass display case so I could see the watchbands on the reverse side

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Rotate is a synonym for revolve in turn topic. In some cases you can use "Rotate" instead a verb "Revolve", when it comes to topics like movement, move, wheel, go round. popular alternative

Rotate

Rotate verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

Usage example: rotate the mirror 180 degrees

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Synonyms for Rotate

Revolve is a synonym for rotate in movement topic. You can use "Revolve" instead a verb "Rotate", if it concerns topics such as move, turn, wheel, go around in circle. popular alternative

Nearby Words: rotation, rotated, rotating, rotary, rotational

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team	revolve team	rotate team
cylinder	revolve cylinder	rotate cylinder
camera	revolve camera	rotate camera
monsters	revolve monsters	rotate monsters

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