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Rove Definition & Meaning

rove
verb
  1. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"

"Rove" in song lyrics

See how rove is used in real songs:

  • "Black powder nose Landcruise or Range Rove'"
    Chubb Rock — The Mind
  • "In the 9-8 push my a black Range Rove"
    Cru f/ The Lox — Live at the Tunnel
  • "In the back of my Range Rove?"
    Do or Die f/ Johnny P, Twista — Sex Appeal

Usage tips for "rove"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rove" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rove to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does rove mean?
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"
What part of speech is rove?
Rove is a verb.

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