Revolved Meaning in English
word · lemma: revolve
ɹiˈvɑɫvd
ri-VAHLD
ɹɪvˈɒlvd
ri-VOLVD
Definition
Moved in a circle around a central point or object. Can also describe something being centered on a particular idea or topic.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral, mainly used in science (planets, machines), but also used metaphorically ('the story revolved around...'). Common collocation: 'revolved around.' For physical spinning, 'spun' is also used but often for faster, smaller movement.
Spanish: giró - girabaPortuguese (BR): girou - giravaPortuguese (PT): girou - giravaChinese (Simplified): 旋转了 - 围绕Chinese (Traditional): 旋轉了 - 繞著Hindi: घूमा - घूमता रहाArabic: دار - كان يدورBengali: ঘুরেছিলRussian: вращалась - вращался - вращалисьJapanese: 回ったVietnamese: xoay quanhKorean: 돌았다Turkish: döndüUrdu: گھومتا رہاIndonesian: berputar
Example Sentences
The Earth once revolved around the sun every year.
basic
The fan revolved slowly in the hot room.
basic
The children revolved around the maypole.
basic
Most of the conversation revolved around travel experiences.
natural
His whole life revolved around his children.
natural
Rumors revolved about changes at work, but nothing was confirmed.
natural