1. Verb
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.
2. Verb
To move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets revolve round the sun.
3. Verb
To pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve.
4. Verb
To return; to pass.
5. Verb
To cause to turn, as on an axis.
6. Verb
Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of.
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