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- pronunciation:
- ro
teIt
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
rotates, rotating, rotated |
definition 1: |
to cause to turn around on an axis.
I rotated the globe to find South America.- synonyms:
- roll, spin, turn, wheel
- similar words:
- circle, pivot, reel, swivel, twirl, twist, whirl, wind
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definition 2: |
to replace according to planned cycles.
The coach rotated the players to give everyone a chance to play.- similar words:
- stagger, switch
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definition 3: |
to turn on or around a fixed point.
Spin the top to make it rotate.- synonyms:
- revolve, roll
- similar words:
- circle, pivot, spin, swivel, twirl, whirl
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definition 4: |
to change in a certain order; take turns.
The nurses on duty rotated every eight hours.- synonyms:
- alternate
- similar words:
- proceed, progress, take turns
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related words: |
turn, twist |
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derivation: |
rotatable (adj.) |
Rotate and revolve are often confused. Both of these words describe the motion of Earth and other planets, moons, and stars. Rotate means to spin around an axis. Earth rotates completely in about 24 hours. Each rotation is one day.Revolve means to travel in a curved path around a central object. Earth revolves around the sun in about 365.25 days. Each revolution is one year.
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