Words Starting With "R"
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Revolutions
1. A complete turn or rotation of a body around a central point or axis.<br>2. A fundamental change in the way something is done, considered, or thought about, especially in relation to politics or society.<br>3. A sudden or violent change in the state of a government or system.<br>4. A movement or series of movements of a celestial body, such as a planet or satellite, around a central point.
Revolutive
Revolutive refers to the act of revolving or turning around, often in a recurring or cyclical manner, such as a revolving door or a revolving camera. It can also refer to a movement or action that returns to its starting point with a kind of cyclical or repetitive motion. In a broader sense, the term can also imply a transformation or change that brings things back to their original state, often with a sense of renewal or rejuvenation.<br><br>Synonyms: cyclical, rotational, reversible, iterative.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- The company's strategy was a revolutive one, always changing to adapt to the market's needs.<br><br>- The spacecraft's revolving engine gave it the stability to travel through the complexities of space.<br><br>- The people in the conquered land tried to mobilize a revolutive movement to regain their nation's sovereignty.<br><br>- This extended celebration was just the beginning of a revolutive era for the town after years of depression.<br><br>- As we performed the yoga routine, it created a feeling of revolutive peace.
Revolved
The verb "revolved" means to turn around a central point, especially in a circular motion, or to spin around an axis. It can also mean to rotate or revolve around something, such as an idea or a central theme.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br>- The Earth revolves around the sun.<br>- The platform revolved slowly, allowing the audience to see all sides of the exhibit.<br><br>The adjective "revolved" can also mean changed or modified repeatedly, often in a repetitive or circular manner.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br>- Her thoughts revolved around the possibility of failure.<br>- The conversation revolved around the same topic for hours.
Revolver
A handgun with a rotating cylinder that contains multiple chambers to hold cartridges, allowing for rapid firing.
Revolvers
A firearms chambered in combustible cartridges with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers, each holding a single cartridge; in the UK, a type of air gun or pistol that shoots shoots spherical projectiles called pellets.
Revolves
The word "revolves" is the third person singular present tense of the verb "revolve", which means:<br><br> To rotate or turn around a central point in a steady, continuous motion.<br> To move in a circular motion around a central point.<br> To surround or orbit around something (e.g. a planet revolves around a star).<br> To change or circulate regularly or frequently.<br><br>Example: "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
Revolving
Moving or arranged to turn around a central point or axis, rather than forward and backward.
Revs
Revs refers to revolutions or revivals, but idiomatically, "revs" can have several meanings:<br><br>1. Engine Revs: In a mechanical context, revs refer to revolutions per minute (RPM) of an engine, particularly in vehicles. It measures how fast the engine is turning.<br>2. Accelerate: Informally, "revs" can mean to accelerate or speed up, usually in reference to an engine or a vehicle.<br>3. Upsurge or Spark: Idiomatically, "revs up" means to create enthusiasm or excitement, often in preparation for a challenge or an event.<br>4. Re-Rate: In business or finance, a product or service can increase in value or ratings, due to growth, development, or upgradation which can be metaphorically referred to as revving up or revs.
Revue
A periodic publication, often including news, commentary, and features, typically issued at regular intervals, such as a newspaper or magazine.
Revulse
To feel or express a strong feeling of disgust or revulsion. <br><br>Example: The sight of the rotting food revulsed Alex.
Revulsed
Revulsed refers to feeling extreme distaste, disgust, or repugnance for something. It can also describe a strong reaction of distaste or dislike, often accompanied by a sense of nausea or queasiness in one's mind.
Revulsion
Revulsion is a strong feeling of dislike or distaste for something. It can be physical, emotional, or mental, and is often accompanied by a sense of disgust or nausea. Rejection or abandonment can also cause revulsion, often when one experiences a sudden change in one's life that leaves them feeling lost, dejected, or betrayed.<br><br>Example: "The smell of rotten food caused a revulsion in her stomach."
Revved
Excited or enthusiastic, typically in a noisy and energetic way.<br><br>Example: The crowd was revved up by the live music at the concert.
Revving
To rev up something means to make it move quickly or loudly, typically a machine, vehicle, or engine. To rev an engine, for example, means to increase its speed by operating the accelerator or throttle, usually in preparation for moving off or increasing speed.
Reward
A word that implies something given or provided as a compensation or recognition for achievement, effort, or service.
Rewarded
Received or given something, such as money or praise, as a compliment for doing something good or achieving something you aimed to do.
Rewarder
Someone or something that gives rewards, especially a person who provides a price or prize for a competition.
Rewarding
Having or showing a result that is pleasing or approving of efforts and actions; satisfying or fulfilling as a result.
Rewardingly
Rewardingly means in a manner that gives a pleasant feeling of satisfaction or pleasure due to receiving a reward or compensation for something done. It implies that a positive outcome or benefit has resulted from one's efforts, leading to a sense of gratification.
Rewards
Rewards refer to benefits, incentives, or forms of compensation that are received as a result of achieving a particular goal, completing a task, or meeting a set of expectations. Rewards can be tangible, such as money or material objects, or intangible, such as praise or recognition.<br><br>Rewards can also refer to the practice of giving something extra or better than what was expected, as a way to motivate individuals to work harder, perform better, or achieve specific results. This can be seen in various contexts, including business, education, and personal relationships.<br><br>For example, an employer might offer a reward to an employee who consistently meets or exceeds their sales targets, or a teacher might give a reward to a student who achieves academic excellence. In personal relationships, rewards might take the form of gifts, praise, or special privileges.
Rewind
To turn back or reverse the operation of a device, especially a recording machine, so that it plays what has previously been recorded.
Rewindable
Capable of being rewound, such as a tape, disk, or other device that can be replayed or replayed in a different order.
Rewinder
A mechanical device used to rewind something, typically a roll of film, tape, or a cable, back onto a spool or reel, especially by rotating it in the opposite direction to the original winding.
Rewinding
To roll or wind back something, such as a tape or a video, to the beginning or an earlier point. <br><br>Example: "Can you rewind the movie so I can see that scene again?"
Rewire
To rewire means to make significant changes to a person's attitude, behavior, or way of thinking, often as a result of a new experience or perspective, or to reorganize or restructure something, such as a system or a plan, in order to make it more effective or efficient.
Rewired
Rewired: (verb) <br><br>To change or modify something, often a system or a piece of equipment, in order to make it work in a different way or in a way that includes new technology or capabilities.<br><br>Example: "The old computer needed to be rewired with the new internet connection."<br><br>Or (adjective) <br><br>Something that has been rewired: changed or modified to include new technology or capabilities.<br><br>Example: "The rewired electrical system in our house is much safer and more efficient than the old one."
Rewires
To "rewire" means to reorganize or reconfigure electrical wiring, especially in a brain or a computer system, or to rethink and change one's mental associations or relationships between ideas or concepts.<br><br>Example: The electrical engineer was called in to rewire the fuse box after it had been damaged.<br><br>Example: After the traumatic event, she needed time to rewire her thoughts and emotions and move forward with her life.
Rewiring
Rewiring refers to the process of replacing or reconfiguring the electrical wiring in a building, vehicle, or other electrical system. This can involve installing new wires, updating existing wiring, or reconfiguring the wiring to improve safety, efficiency, or functionality.<br><br>In a broader sense, rewiring can also refer to:<br><br> Restoring or repairing electrical systems after a power failure or electrical fault<br> Upgrading or upgrading an electrical system to meet new standards or requirements<br> Redesigning or reconfiguring an electrical circuit or system to improve performance or reduce energy consumption<br><br>In a figurative sense, rewiring can also mean:<br><br> Changing someone's ideas, habits, or attitudes<br> Updating existing systems or processes to fit new purposes or requirements<br> Reorienting one's perspective or outlook on life.
Reworded
Expressed in different words to convey the same meaning. Redone or rewritten without changing its original sense.
Rewording
Expressing the same message in different words or a different way, often to make it more clear or less complicated.