NYT Dictionary
REVOLVE
/ɹɪˈvɑlv/VerbNounre-VOLVEre-volve · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
To bring back into a particular place or condition; to restore.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English revolven (“to change direction”), borrowed from Old French revolver (“to reflect upon”), from Latin revolvere (“turn over, roll back, reflect upon”), from re- (“back”) + volvō (“roll”); see voluble, volve.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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