
Revolve
Astronomical sense
Used to describe celestial bodies like planets moving around a point in space.

Jupiter takes 12 years to revolve around the sun.
Metaphoric use
'Revolve around' can mean that something is extremely focused on a particular person or thing.

The entire event seemed to revolve around the guest of honor.
Figurative circle
Sometimes used to describe situations or patterns that keep repeating.

Their arguments always revolve around money.
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