revolve

to turn around a center

Roots

  • re-: back, again, or backward motion
  • volv / volut: roll, turn, wind, or unfold

Other words with the volv / volut root

  • convoluted: twisted together and difficult to follow
  • evolve: to develop or unfold over time

Revolve is the familiar turn-around hook for the volv family.

The planets revolve around the sun.

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