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rotate

The word “rotate” has 2 syllables: ro-tate

It's pronounced as /ˈroʊteɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for rotate?

In the thesaurus, “rotate” has 52 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rotate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rotate

  • bandy
  • circle
  • circulate
  • circumduct
  • circumvolve
  • coil
  • crank
  • curl
  • curve
  • encircle
  • ensue
  • exchange
  • follow
  • follow in sequence
  • gyrate
  • gyre
  • interchange
  • move
  • orbit
  • pinwheel
  • pirouette
  • pivot
  • reel
  • relieve
  • revolve
  • ring
  • roll
  • round
  • screw
  • spell
  • spin
  • spiral
  • succeed
  • swing
  • swirl
  • switch
  • swivel
  • take turns
  • troll
  • trundle
  • turn
  • twiddle
  • twine
  • twirl
  • twist
  • unscrew
  • waltz
  • wheel
  • whirl
  • whirligig
  • whirr
  • wind

Antonyms for rotate

  • precede
  • stay
  • straighten
  • untwist

Meanings of rotate

  • verb
    1. To spin, turn, or revolve.
    2. To advance through a sequence; to take turns.
    3. (of aircraft) To lift the nose, just prior to takeoff.
    4. To spin, turn, or revolve something.
    5. To advance something through a sequence; to allocate or deploy in turns.
    6. To replace older materials or to place older materials in front of newer ones so that older ones get used first.
    7. To grow or plant (crops) in a certain order.
  • adjective
    1. Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped.

Example Sentences

  • The Earth continues to rotate on its axis.
  • Please rotate the image to view it correctly.
  • Workers rotate shifts every week.
  • The chef asked the assistant to rotate the trays in the oven.
  • The company plans to rotate employees between departments.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rotate, such as: bandy, circle, circulate, circumduct, circumvolve, coil, crank.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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