The world doesn't revolve around you.
Source: tatoeba (2101)
Revolve
/ɹɪˈvɒlv/
Synonyms for "revolve" (175 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Verb(1 words)
alternatebe here againbrood overchawchew overcirclecircuitcircuiteercircularcirculatecirculationcircumambulatecircummigratecircumnavigatecircumrotatecircumventcircumvolutecircumvolutionclose the circlecoil
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come againcome and gocome aroundcome full circlecome round
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
celestial motion
Strong matches (53)
Related words (87)
Noun(12 words)
orbitingorbiting celestial bodyorbitsorbspirouettesrotate the graphrotating mechanismswivellingturnstwirlswheel turnswindmill
oscillatepirouettepivotponderponder overpronatepulsatepulsereappearrecurreelreflect overreflect uponrelyreoccurrepeatresupinatereturnreverserevolution
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rollroll aroundrotaterotationroundruminateruminate overrun overscrewskirtspinspiralsupinatesurroundswingswivelthink aboutthink overtransposeturnturn a pirouetteturn aboutturn aroundturn downturn inturn inside outturn outturn overturn roundturn the scaleturn the tablesturn upside downtwirltwistundulatewambleweighwheelwheel aroundwhirlwind
Adjective(1 words)
rotating machinery
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: rotate, alternate, be here again, birling, brood over.
- Sentence evidence is available for revolve, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "revolve".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "revolve"
Keep "revolve" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "revolve" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "revolve", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "revolve" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
5 entriesrevolve aroundrevolve around the topicrevolve in circlesrevolve quicklyrevolve slowly
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
The planets revolve around the sun.
Source: tatoeba (326589)
The world does not revolve around you.
Source: tatoeba (3515288)
All objects in the Galaxy revolve around the Galaxy's center.
Source: tatoeba (3957855)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "revolve"?
Closest matches include rotate, alternate, be here again, birling, brood over.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "revolve"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.