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Circumvolve

To roll round; to cause to revolve; to put into a circular motion.

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Verb group 4

Revolve 84% connected

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.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet groups these verbs by closely related meaning.

Revolve 84% connected

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.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Rotate 84% connected

Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped; as, a rotate spicule or scale; a rotate corolla, i.e., a monopetalous corolla with a flatt…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Rotate 84% connected

Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped; as, a rotate spicule or scale; a rotate corolla, i.e., a monopetalous corolla with a flatt…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Manner of action 5

Birl 76% connected

To revolve or cause to revolve; to spin.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crank 76% connected

A bent portion of an axle, or shaft, or an arm keyed at right angles to the end of a shaft, by which motion is imparted to or received from it; also…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spin 76% connected

To draw out, and twist into threads, either by the hand or machinery; as, to spin wool, cotton, or flax; to spin goat's hair; to produce by drawing o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Twirl 76% connected

To move or turn round rapidly; to whirl round; to move and turn rapidly with the fingers.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Whirl 76% connected

To turn round rapidly; to cause to rotate with velocity; to make to revolve.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Turn 76% connected

To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wh…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 2

Revolutionary 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary ag…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Revolutionary 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary ag…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Causes 2

Revolve 72% connected

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.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rotate 72% connected

Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped; as, a rotate spicule or scale; a rotate corolla, i.e., a monopetalous corolla with a flatt…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Rotate 92% connected

Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped; as, a rotate spicule or scale; a rotate corolla, i.e., a monopetalous corolla with a flatt…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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