circulate

[ˈsɜːkjʊleɪt]

circulate Definition

  • 1to move around within a system or area, or to make something do this
  • 2to spread information, ideas, etc. among people

Using circulate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "circulate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The air circulates better in a well-ventilated room.

  • Example

    The rumor began to circulate around the office.

  • Example

    The library has a policy of circulating books for two weeks at a time.

  • Example

    The company circulated a memo outlining the new policies.

  • Example

    The blood circulates through the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

circulate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for circulate

Phrases with circulate

  • to move around and be seen by many people within a particular group or place

    Example

    The petition circulated among the staff, gathering hundreds of signatures.

  • to be able to move around without any restrictions or obstacles

    Example

    The air needs to circulate freely in order to prevent mold growth.

  • to spread a rumor among a group of people

    Example

    He circulated the rumor that she was leaving the company.

Origins of circulate

from Latin 'circulatus', past participle of 'circulare', meaning 'to form a circle'

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Summary: circulate in Brief

To 'circulate' [ˈsɜːkjʊleɪt] means to move around within a system or area, or to spread information, ideas, etc. among people. It can refer to physical movement, as in 'The blood circulates through the body,' or to the dissemination of information, as in 'The rumor began to circulate around the office.' 'Circulate' can also be used in phrases like 'circulate among,' meaning to move around and be seen by many people, and 'circulate freely,' meaning to move around without any restrictions.

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