rove - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

rove

to wander or travel without a specific destination or purposeto wander or travel without a specific destination or purpose

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Synonyms

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rove

Third Person

roves

Present Participle

roving

Past Tense

roved

Past Participle

roved

1

to wander or travel without a specific destination or purpose

During the lazy Sunday afternoon, the cat roved around the garden.
In the garden, children were encouraged to rove freely.
The teenager roved through the park, lost in thought and enjoying the serenity of nature.
As the clouds gathered, the shepherd allowed his sheep to rove freely on the lush hillsides.
The children roved along the sandy beach, collecting seashells and building sandcastles.

Synonyms:

cast swan drift vagabond tramp range ramble wander stray roll roam

2

to wander through or over a specific place

transitive

The artist roved the ancient ruins, sketching the weathered structures.
With a sense of wonder, the children roved the enchanted forest.
The photographer roved the bustling city streets, documenting the dynamic urban life.
As part of their exploration, the geologists roved the rugged mountains.
Seeking inspiration for her novel, the writer roved the picturesque coastal town.