rove
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /roʊv/
KK: /rov/
intransitive verb
Definition
To move around without a fixed purpose or destination, often exploring different places.
Example
They decided to rove through the countryside during their vacation.
Tense Forms
Past: roved
Past Participle: roved
Conversation
I love to just rove around the city on weekends.
That sounds fun! I enjoy exploring new neighborhoods too.
Yeah, it's great to discover hidden gems when you rove aimlessly.
Exactly! You never know what you might find around the corner.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
roam
wander
drift
Antonyms
settle
stay
remain
noun
Definition
An act of wandering or roaming around without a fixed destination.
Example
The traveler enjoyed a rove through the countryside, exploring new places.
Conversation
I spent the whole day just rove around the park.
That sounds nice! Did you see anything interesting?
Yeah, I stumbled upon a little café while I was wandering.
transitive verb
Definition
To wander or roam around in a casual or aimless way.
Example
They decided to rove through the countryside during their vacation.
Tense Forms
Past: roved
Past Participle: roved
Conversation
I saw a great video on how to rove wool yesterday.
That sounds interesting! What did they say?
They explained how to rove the fibers before spinning them into yarn.
Root Explanation
Rove originates from Middle English 'roven', which is derived from Old Norse 'rofa', meaning to wander or roam. The word describes the act of wandering about without a fixed destination.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone wandering or roaming freely, which helps you remember that 'rove' means to wander without a specific place to go.
Visually Confused Words
trove
roove
prove
grove
drove
roe
unrove
trover