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   Revolve , 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.]
   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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   To move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets revolve round the sun.
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   To pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve.
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   To return; to pass. [R.]
   Ayliffe.
   
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   Revolve, v. t.
   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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   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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