Definition of revolve

• v. i. - 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.
• v. i. - To move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets revolve round the sun.
• v. i. - To pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve.
• v. i. - To return; to pass.
• v. t. - To cause to turn, as on an axis.
• v. t. - Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of.