Revolve Around (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Center upon; "Her entire attention centered on her children"; "Our day revolved around our work".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Concentrate On
• Focus On
• Center On
• Center
• Revolve About

Hypernyms

• Concern
• Touch On
• Refer
• Pertain
• Touch
• Have To Do With
• Come To
• Bear On

Meaning ²

Move around in a circular motion; "The Earth revolves around the Sun".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The planets in the solar system revolve around the Sun due to its immense gravitational pull.
• The wheels of the watch revolve around a central axis to measure time.
• The dancers' choreographed routine was designed to revolve around the lead singer.
• In ancient astronomy, it was believed that the stars revolve around the Earth, but this theory has since been disproven.
• The Ferris wheel's seats revolve around its central hub, providing a thrilling view of the surrounding landscape.

Synonyms

• Circle Round
• Circle Around