verb
rove
rohv
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
Word Forms
roved past tense, roves plural, roves singular
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Etymology
Probably from a Middle English word related to Old Norse ráfa ("to wander").