Italian edit

Etymology edit

From Latin revolvere (to turn over, roll back, reflect upon), from re- (back, again) + volvō (roll).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /riˈvɔl.d͡ʒe.re/
  • Rhymes: -ɔldʒere
  • Hyphenation: ri‧vòl‧ge‧re

Verb edit

rivòlgere (first-person singular present rivòlgo, first-person singular past historic rivòlsi, past participle rivòlto, auxiliary avére) (transitive)

  1. to turn again (towards some object or goal)
  2. to turn around, to turn many times (towards some object or goal), or to turn here and there (especially figuratively, e.g. in reference to thoughts in one's mind)
  3. to turn, to address, to direct, to focus (towards some object or goal)
    Synonyms: dirigere, indirizzare, volgere
  4. (uncommon) to turn away, to avert [+ da (object) = from]
    Synonym: distogliere
  5. (figurative, archaic or literary) to incite to rebellion

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