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