verb
rove
rohv
Rove (verb) means to wander about without a fixed destination. Example: “They roved the countryside for weeks with no particular plan.”
verb
1
To wander about without a fixed destination.
"They roved the countryside for weeks with no particular plan."
"Her eyes roved across the crowded room."
How to use rove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo roam or wander freely, often used for eyes, thoughts, or travelers.
Common pairings
rove around
roving eye
rove the streets
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Word forms
- Plural
- roves
- Third person singular
- roves
- Past tense
- roved
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They _____ the countryside for weeks with no particular plan.
Etymology
Probably from a Middle English word related to Old Norse ráfa ("to wander").
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Rhymes for rove
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What does “rove” mean?
The word “rove” means to wander about without a fixed destination. In plain terms, to roam or wander freely, often used for eyes, thoughts, or travelers.
How do you pronounce “rove”?
“Rove” is pronounced rohv (/ɹoʊv/ in IPA).
How do you use “rove” in a sentence?
Here is “rove” used in a sentence: “They roved the countryside for weeks with no particular plan.”
What part of speech is “rove”?
“Rove” is a verb.
Where does the word “rove” come from?
The word “rove” comes from Middle English. Probably from a Middle English word related to Old Norse ráfa ("to wander").
