rove
roving; roved; roves
To rove is to wander around, often aimlessly. You may like to rove at work or school, but chances are you’ve probably got somewhere you’re supposed to be.
Roving can be a way of life. Someone who roves may not have a permanent home, and they may wander from town to town in search of food or work. Rove can also refer to other types of wandering. A roving reporter wanders the streets looking for people to interview. At a crowded party, your eyes might rove around the room as you look for someone you know — or someone you’d like to meet. And, as you fall asleep, your mind might rove over the events of the day.
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move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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(of the eyes) move over something in many directions in order to appraise or evaluate
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type of:
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look
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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look
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(of the mind or thoughts) move or wander from one topic to another; think about in an aimless way
Vocabulary lists containing rove
In the fourth installment of the Prydain series, Taran sets off on a journey to learn about his roots.
In the final volume of The Chronicles of Prydain, Taran and his companions fight their final battle against Arawn and the forces of evil.
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