1. (v. i.) To turn, as a wheel, around an axis\; to revolve.

2. (a.) Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped; as, a rotate spicule or scale; a rotate corolla, i.e., a monopetalous corolla with a flattish border, and no tube or a very short one.

3. (v. i.) To perform any act, function, or operation in turn, to hold office in turn; as, to rotate in office.

4. (v. i.) To cause to turn round or revolve, as a wheel around an axle.

5. (v. i.) To cause to succeed in turn; esp., to cause to succeed some one, or to be succeeded by some one, in office.

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