revolve

Definitions

1. 1.To move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets revolve round the sun.
2. 2.To pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve.
3. 3.To return; to pass. [R.] Ayliffe.
4. 4.To cause to turn, as on an axis. Then in the east her turn she shines, Revolved on heaven's great axile. Milton.
5. 5.Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. This having heard, straight I again revolved The law and prophets. Milton.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets revolve round the sun called?
• What is to pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve called?
• What is to cause to turn, as on an axis. Then in the east her turn she shines, Revolved on heaven's great axile. Milton called?
• What is hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. This having heard, straight I again revolved The law and prophets. Milton called?