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ROTATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Rotate.

How to pronounce rotate:

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Rotate - as a verb

Turn on or around an axis or a center

Example: "The earth revolves around the sun"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exchange on a regular basis

Example: "We rotate the lead soprano every night"

Perform a job or duty on a rotating basis

Example: "Interns have to rotate for a few months"

Cause to turn on an axis or center

Example: "Rotate the handle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumvolve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Turn outward

Example: "These birds can splay out their toes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splayturn out

Plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession

Example: "We rotate the crops so as to maximize the use of the soil"

Rotate - as an adjective

Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped.

Example: "A rotate spicule or scale; a rotate corolla"

Example Sentences

"Please rotate the dial clockwise to increase the volume."
"They rotate the crops every year to maintain soil fertility."
"The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night."
"You should rotate the tires of your car regularly for even wear."
"The carousel slowly rotates, delighting the children."
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Word Game Points

Is ROTATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rotate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROTATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ROTATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rotate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROTATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is ROTATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rotate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROTATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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