volve

IPA/vˈɒlv/
IPA/vˈɑːlv/

volve — verb

  • volvepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • volves3rd person singular
  • volving-ing form
  • volvedpast simple

1. to think about something slowly and carefully, turning it over in your mind befo

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to think about something slowly and carefully, turning it over in your mind before reaching a conclusion or making a judgment

例句

The old scholar volved the mysterious text for hours before sharing his thoughts.

archaic formal register

Lara volved every possible outcome before choosing a career path.

同義詞
  • ponder

    more commonly used; suggests deep, unhurried thought

  • consider

    the standard modern equivalent; works in most contexts

  • deliberate

    implies careful thought before a decision, often in a group setting

反義詞
  • ignore

    to deliberately pay no attention to something

  • dismiss

    to reject something without careful thought

文法句型

volve + noun phrase

用法筆記

This word is now rare and considered archaic or literary. In modern English, consider, ponder, or deliberate are used instead. The object is usually something abstract (a problem, a text, evidence) rather than a person.

常見錯誤

❌I will volve your proposal tomorrow.
✅I will consider your proposal tomorrow.
💡'volve' sounds unnatural in everyday contexts; use 'consider' instead in modern English.