gyrate

Meanings

• Verb

  Move or cause to move in a circular motion, especially around a central point.

  - "The dancers gyrated around the bonfire."
  - "The top spins and gyrates when thrown."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒaɪɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gyrate
fate , mate , state

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Variants

List of all variants of gyrate that leads to same result
gyrate , gyrated , gyrates , gyrating , gyrator , gyrators , gyratory

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'gyrare' meaning 'to turn in a circle'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gyrate' is also used in physics to describe the motion of an oscillating system.

2. The term 'gyroscope' comes from the Greek words 'gyro' meaning 'to turn' and 'scope' meaning 'observer'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circular motion: A continuous motion in a circular path.

2. Rotation: A turn or a circular motion around an axis.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gyrate' is often used to describe the movements of celestial bodies or dancers. In music, it is used to describe the spinning motion of a record on a turntable.

How to Memorize "gyrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a top spinning or a planet orbiting around a star.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'gyrate' as meaning 'to spin around'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'gyrate' as 'get your atlas turning around'.

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