rotate

Intermediate

/roʊˈteɪt/

verb
To turn around a central point

rotate in a sentence

  • “He rotates the wheel smoothly.”
  • “As the gear rotates , it turns the other gears.”
  • “The Earth rotates on its axis.”
  • “The planets rotate around the sun.”

What does “rotate” mean?

rotate (verb) means to turn around a central point. It is pronounced /roʊˈteɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "rotate" mean?
rotate (verb) means: To turn around a central point
How do you pronounce "rotate"?
"rotate" is pronounced /roʊˈteɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "rotate" in a sentence?
Here is "rotate" used in a sentence: He rotates the wheel smoothly.

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