Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Rotate.
How to pronounce rotate:
US
Rotate - as a verb
Turn on or around an axis or a center
Example: "The earth revolves around the sun"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolve13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn4Hyponyms (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)
circumvolve23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turn outward
Example: "These birds can splay out their toes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splay10turn outPlant 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."
Word Game Points
Is ROTATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rotate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordROTATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is ROTATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rotate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordROTATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
