ROVES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word roves. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ROVES
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tours | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an industrial city in western France on the Loire River | ||||||||
advances | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price | ||||||||
ambles | verbv | |||||||
noun • a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) verb • walk leisurely | ||||||||
ambulates | verbv | |||||||
verb • walk about; not be bedridden or incapable of walking | ||||||||
drifts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) • a process of linguistic change over a period of time • a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents • a general tendency to change (as of opinion) • the pervading meaning or tenor • a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine verb • be in motion due to some air or water current • wander from a direct course or at random • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • vary or move from a fixed point or course • live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely • move in an unhurried fashion • cause to be carried by a current • drive slowly and far afield for grazing • be subject to fluctuation • be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current | ||||||||
explores | verbv | |||||||
verb • inquire into • travel to or penetrate into • inquire into a subject in detail • examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes | ||||||||
gallivants | verbv | |||||||
verb • wander aimlessly in search of pleasure | ||||||||
globetrots | nounn | |||||||
verb • To frequently travel worldwide. | ||||||||
goes | verbv | |||||||
adjective • functioning correctly and ready for action noun • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine • a usually brief attempt • a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters verb • change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically • follow a procedure or take a course • move away from a place into another direction • enter or assume a certain state or condition • be awarded; be allotted • have a particular form • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • follow a certain course • be abolished or discarded • be or continue to be in a certain condition • make a certain noise or sound • perform as expected when applied • to be spent or finished • progress by being changed • continue to live and avoid dying • pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life • be in the right place or situation • be ranked or compare • begin or set in motion • have a turn; make one's move in a game • be contained in • be sounded, played, or expressed • blend or harmonize • lead, extend, or afford access • be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired • go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way • be spent • give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number • stop operating or functioning | ||||||||
hikes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure • an increase in cost • the amount a salary is increased verb • increase • walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise | ||||||||
jaunts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a journey taken for pleasure verb • make a trip for pleasure | ||||||||
journeys | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of traveling from one place to another verb • undertake a journey or trip • travel upon or across | ||||||||
legroom | nounn | |||||||
noun • Space to stretch the legs while seated. • Space to move in. | ||||||||
meanders | verbv | |||||||
noun • a bend or curve, as in a stream or river • an aimless amble on a winding course verb • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course | ||||||||
moves | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of deciding to do something • the act of changing your residence or place of business • a change of position that does not entail a change of location • the act of changing location from one place to another • (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game verb • change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically • cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense • move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion • change residence, affiliation, or place of employment • follow a procedure or take a course • be in a state of action • go or proceed from one point to another • perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) • have an emotional or cognitive impact upon • give an incentive for action • arouse sympathy or compassion in • dispose of by selling • progress by being changed • live one's life in a specified environment • have a turn; make one's move in a game • propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting | ||||||||
paces | verbv | |||||||
noun • the rate of moving (especially walking or running) • the distance covered by a step • the relative speed of progress or change • a step in walking or running • the rate of some repeating event • a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride verb • walk with slow or fast paces • go at a pace • measure (distances) by pacing • regulate or set the pace of | ||||||||
peregrinates | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel around, through, or over, especially on foot | ||||||||
progresses | verbv | |||||||
noun • gradual improvement or growth or development • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • a movement forward verb • develop in a positive way • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • form or accumulate steadily | ||||||||
rambles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an aimless amble on a winding course verb • continue talking or writing in a desultory manner • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | ||||||||
roams | verbv | |||||||
verb • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | ||||||||