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   ro·tate

   /ˈrōˌtāt/

   verb

   • 1. move or cause to move in a circle around an axis or center: "the wheel continued to rotate" Similar revolvego aroundturnturn aroundmove aroundspingyratewheelwhirltwirlswivelcirclepirouettepivotreel
   • ▪ pass to each member of a group in a regularly recurring order: "the job of chairing the meeting rotates" Similar alternatetake turnstake it in turnswork/act in sequencetrade placeschangeswitchinterchangeexchangeswappass from one to another in rotationmove around
   • ▪ grow (different crops) in succession on a particular piece of land to avoid exhausting the soil and to control weeds, pests, and diseases: "these crops were sometimes rotated with grass"
   • ▪ change the position of (tires) on a motor vehicle to distribute wear evenly.

   Word Origin late 16th century (in rotatory adjective): from Latin rotat- ‘turned in a circle’, from the verb rotare, from rota ‘wheel’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rotatable adjective
   • 2. rotative adjective
   • 3. rotatory adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rotateRotate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word rotate, which can be an adjective or a verb. Rotate means to turn or cause to turn about an axis or a center, or to do or cause to do something in turn.

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   verb (used with object) , ro·tat·ed, ro·tat·ing. to cause to turn around an axis or center point; revolve. Synonyms: whirl, wheel. to cause to go through a cycle of changes; cause to pass or follow in a fixed routine of succession: to rotate farm crops.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROTATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of rotate as a verb, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and usage examples. Rotate can mean to turn something in a circle, to change jobs or crops, or to happen in turns.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rotateRotate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Rotate means to circle around a center point. Wheels on a car rotate, planets rotate, and if you're an ice skater, you rotate on the blade of a skate when you do your spins. Rotate can also mean that you take turns performing a job.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROTATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of rotate as a verb and an adjective, with synonyms and pronunciation. Find out how to use rotate in sentences and grammar, and see related words and translations.

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   Learn the meaning of rotate as a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts and sentences. Find out how to pronounce rotate and see synonyms and related words in English.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › rotateRotate - definition of rotate by The Free Dictionary

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   Rotate means to turn around an axis or center, or to proceed in sequence or succession. See synonyms, antonyms, verb forms, and usage examples from various sources.