Synonyms for
Rotated
Definition
To turn or spin around an axis or center point.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- rotated 90 degrees
- rotated clockwise
- rotated counterclockwise
- rotated through
- rotated the image
- rotated the object
- rotated the wheel
Word family
Usage note
Often used in geometry and technical contexts. Be mindful of the direction when specifying rotation (e.g., clockwise vs. counterclockwise).
Example sentences
- I rotated the knob to open the door.
- The Earth rotates on its axis.
- My head started to hurt when I rotated it too much.
- The ballerina rotated gracefully on one foot.
- The car rotated and spun out of control on the icy road.
Quotes
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. -Alan Watts
Life is a moving, breathing thing. We have to be willing to constantly evolve. Perfection is constant transformation. -Nia Peeples
The creative process is not like a situation where you get struck by a single lightning bolt. You have ongoing discoveries, and there's ongoing creative revelations. Yes, it's really helpful to be marching toward a specific destination, but, along the way, you must allow yourself room for your ideas to blossom, take root, and grow. -Carlton Cuse